If you are planning a trip from Brick to the Maurice River, expect a straightforward journey covering 89.5 miles. You should set aside about 2 hours and 10 minutes behind the wheel to complete this trek. Because the total duration is quite manageable, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Budgeting around $15 for fuel will cover your transit costs, making this an economical trip across New Jersey. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, this highway-focused drive offers a reliable connection between these two points in the Northeast.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Brick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
44.6 mi
52m
CR 552
9.3 mi
13m
Port Elizabeth-Cumberland Road
4.9 mi
8m
US 40
4.8 mi
6m
Pomona Road
4.5 mi
8m
Union Road
4.2 mi
7m
Wrangleboro Road
2.9 mi
4m
North Avenue
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 44.6 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Maurice River, NJ.
1
Start on (631)
0.3 mi·38 sec·Brick Boulevard
2
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·15 sec
3
Turn slight right onto CR 528
0.3 mi·44 sec·Cedar Bridge Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
5
Merge onto NJ 70
1.3 mi·2 min·NJ 70
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward GSP Toll South: Toms River
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward GSP South: Toms River
8
Merge onto GSP
45 mi·52 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 44Toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: PomonaUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 561 Alternate; CR 575
4.5 mi·8 min·Pomona Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on CR 575
2.9 mi·4 min·Wrangleboro Road
12
Turn right onto US 40; US 322
0.3 mi·32 sec·Black Horse Pike
13
Take the exit onto US 40
4.8 mi·6 min·US 40
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on CR 617
522 ft·19 sec·Absecon Road
15
Turn left onto US 40; NJ 50
1.7 mi·3 min·Harding Highway
16
Turn left onto CR 552; CR 557 Truck
9.3 mi·13 min·CR 552; CR 557 Truck
17
Turn left onto CR 671
4.2 mi·7 min·Union Road
18
Turn left onto NJ 49
0.5 mi·42 sec·East Main Street
19
Turn right onto CR 646
4.9 mi·8 min·Port Elizabeth-Cumberland Road
20
Merge onto NJ 47
1.2 mi·1 min·Delsea Drive
21
Take the exit onto NJ 47
0.2 mi·35 sec·NJ 47
22
Turn right onto CR 670
1.5 mi·2 min·Mauricetown Road
23
Continue on CR 649
1.9 mi·3 min·Mauricetown Bypass
24
At end of road, turn left onto CR 649
2.5 mi·4 min·North Avenue
25
At end of road, turn right onto CR 553
303 ft·12 sec·Main Street
26
Turn left onto Memorial Avenue
0.6 mi·2 min·Memorial Avenue
27
Turn slight right onto Miller Avenue
0.2 mi·51 sec·Miller Avenue
28
Turn left
0.1 mi·46 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best without needing to plan for overnight stops. With zero mandatory stops programmed into the route, you can easily complete the drive in one go, though you should keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving the Parkway. Traffic patterns on the Garden State Parkway can vary significantly, so checking live updates before you pull out of Brick is a smart move. Given the transition from major highways to local roads like CR 552, stay alert for changing speed limits as you approach the Maurice River area. Taking advantage of the shorter duration allows you to maximize your time at your destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.7 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maurice River, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brick, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brick, NJ
This is one driving day of about 89.5 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Brick, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 44.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 55.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.6 mi into trip|~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South: Toms River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward GSP South: Toms River
5
2.9 mi into trip|~5m in|GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
47.5 mi into trip|~57m in
Take the exit toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona
5
47.9 mi into trip|~58m in|CR 561 Alternate; CR 575 / Pomona Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.84 one way
$29.68 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.25
$32.50
premium
$4.93
$17.36
$34.71
diesel
$5.61
$19.76
$39.52
Estimated Tolls: $2.68
Garden State Parkway
(44.6 mi)$2.68
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.40
$4.30
Efficient EV
22.4
0
$7.83
$3.58
EV Truck/SUV
35.8
0
$12.53
$5.73
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Brick, NJ
Night
in Brick on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Maurice River, NJ
Night
in Maurice River on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Pleasantville, NJ
45 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip defined by efficiency, as roughly 67% of your time will be spent on highways. Your journey begins with a significant 44.6-mile stretch along the Garden State Parkway, which allows for consistent speeds before you transition to more local road types. As you exit the major arteries, you will navigate via CR 552 and Port Elizabeth-Cumberland Road. The character of the drive shifts from the high-traffic flow of the Parkway into the more localized, steady rhythm of the Cumberland County infrastructure. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, technical backroads.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.6 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and CR 552. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 89.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brick, NJ and Maurice River, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 575 and Cr 561 Alt: Pomona.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 89.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.68 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Maurice River, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maurice River, NJ before heading back.
