Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brick, NJ
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Manahawkin, NJ
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If you are planning to travel from Brick to Manahawkin, you are looking at a quick 29.9-mile trip that typically takes about 39 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You will primarily navigate via Cedar Bridge Avenue, the GSP Toll South, and the GSP South to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, it is a very budget-friendly journey within the Northeast region. Since the drive is so efficient, it serves as a straightforward connection rather than a complex multi-day expedition.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 24.7 mi | 29m |
| NJ 72 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| NJ 70 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Bay Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Manahawkin, NJ.
Start on (631)
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto CR 528
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 70
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NJ 72
Take the exit
Merge onto US 9
Turn right onto (50)
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 28 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South: Toms River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto NJ 72
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Brick on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Manahawkin on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you alert from start to finish. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this path requires consistent engagement as you transition between local roads and the Garden State Parkway. Because the highway share is 0 percent, the experience is defined by navigating surface streets and local interchanges rather than high-speed cruising. The road's personality is functional and direct, getting you where you need to go without unnecessary segments of open highway. You will find that the rhythm of the drive shifts as you move off Cedar Bridge Avenue and onto the Parkway system.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 72. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brick, NJ and Manahawkin, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Toms River, Gsp South: Toms River and Pemberton.
Gsp Toll South: Toms River
Gsp South: Toms River
Pemberton
Brick Township, commonly known as Brick or Bricktown, is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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