Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Toms River, NJ
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If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Brick and Toms River, this 10.8-mile drive is about as efficient as it gets. You can easily complete the entire trip in roughly 16 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. Because the route is so short, you certainly won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Budgeting is equally simple, as you can expect to spend approximately $2 on fuel for the duration of the trip. Navigating through the Northeast, you will find this transition between two New Jersey towns to be incredibly practical for daily errands or local commuting.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| NJ 70 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Route 37 West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Toms River, 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
Merge onto NJ 37
Turn right onto NJ 166
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward GSP Toll South: Toms River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
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 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto NJ 166 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.79 one way
$3.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.40
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Brick on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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 highway-focused experience, as roughly 77% of this drive takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.6 miles. The route shifts from these high-speed lanes onto NJ 70 and North Main Street to complete your arrival. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic detours. You will experience a blend of fast-paced highway movement followed by a transition into local road navigation as you reach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 10.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brick, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Toms River, Gsp South: Toms River and Island Beach State Park.
Gsp Toll South: Toms River
Gsp South: Toms River
Island Beach State Park
Brick Township, commonly known as Brick or Bricktown, is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Toms River is the county seat of Ocean County, New Jersey. It is a few miles west of the beaches of the Jersey Shore Region, midway between New York and Philadelphia and a short distance from Atlantic City. Toms River is easy to get to by car as the Garden State Parkway bisects the town, and it is served by express bus service to and from New York City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). 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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