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Trip from Brick, NJ to Whitesboro, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

86.4 mi

139 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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Downtown Whitesboro, NJ, NJ

Whitesboro, NJ

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Trip Overview

Brick, NJ to Whitesboro, NJ is 86.4 miles and takes about 1h 43m via Garden State Parkway, NJ 70, and Shore Road, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically New Jersey, offering a straightforward drive between two points. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a day trip. Plan for a smooth journey that prioritizes reaching your destination efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.2 miles from Brick, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 82.4 mi 1h 35m
NJ 70 1.3 mi 2m
Shore Road 0.6 mi <1m
Cedar Bridge Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Brick Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
North Wildwood Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 82.4 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Whitesboro, 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

82 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 6 Toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto NJ 147

0.3 mi · 30 sec · North Wildwood Boulevard
11

Turn left onto US 9

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Shore Road
12

Arrive at destination

US 9

Trip Plan

With a drive time under two hours and a low fuel cost of around $14, this route offers considerable flexibility. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive with plenty of time to spare, and you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour congestion around the start of your journey. Since there are no designated stops in the data, pack snacks and drinks for the drive, especially for the longest stretch on the Garden State Parkway.

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 43.2 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 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 19 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.2 miles or 52m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitesboro, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brick, NJ

This is one driving day of about 86.4 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 82.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Bass River, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bass River, NJ

43 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Ocean County, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bass River, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.2 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sushi Ocean View Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ocean View, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 74

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16096248886

Visit website

Fai's Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ocean View, New Jersey

0.3 mi

Bayshore Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ocean View, New Jersey

0.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Coho Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.2

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16095362935

Visit website

Salty Acres Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rio Grande, New Jersey

2.2 mi

Sushi Ocean View Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 74

Ocean View, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16096248886

Visit website

Fai's Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74

Ocean View, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–2:45 pm

+16096248000

Visit website

Bayshore Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 74

Ocean View, New Jersey

Hours: 12–8 pm

+16096241717

Visit website

Cafe Bru

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.5

Northfield, New Jersey

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16092410147

Visit website

Island Shore Chinese Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.9

Marmora, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+16093907320

Visit website

Italian Street Restaurant & Pizza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.7

Somers Point, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+16099265526

Visit website

Gregory's Restaurant & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 61.7

Somers Point, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–11 pm

+16099276665

Visit website

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Brick Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

Coho Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.2

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16095362935

Visit website

Salty Acres Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.4

Rio Grande, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+16094258320

Visit website

Shorebreak Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74

Sea Isle City, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16094862137

Visit website

Swell Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.7

Ocean City, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16098142980

Visit website

Central Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.4

North Wildwood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16098499421

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.8

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16095495775

Visit website

Cafe Noir

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.2

Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16095537080

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Lakewood, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Point Pleasant, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The Flanders Hotel

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 61.7

Ocean City, New Jersey

+16093991000

Visit website

American star inn and suites hotel galloway

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 49.3

Galloway, NJ

Sunset Beach Hotel

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 86.4

Wildwood, New Jersey

+16095223193

Visit website

The Museum of Cape May County

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 80.2

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16094653535

Visit website

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 86.4

North Wildwood, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16096001561

Visit website

Playland's Castaway Cove

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 61.7

Ocean City, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16093994751

Visit website

Mariners Arcade

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 86.4

Wildwood, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 85.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward GSP Toll South: Toms River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward GSP Toll South: Toms River
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
85.3 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
4
85.5 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | NJ 147 / North Wildwood Boulevard

Turn left onto NJ 147 / North Wildwood Boulevard

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.32 one way

$28.65 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.69 $31.38
premium $4.93 $16.76 $33.51
diesel $5.61 $19.08 $38.15

Estimated Tolls: $4.94

Garden State Parkway (82.4 mi) $4.94

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

$14

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.9 0 $9.07 $4.15
Efficient EV 21.6 0 $7.56 $3.46
EV Truck/SUV 34.6 0 $12.10 $5.53

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (67% 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

Late night in Brick on Sunday

Local time

12:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitesboro, NJ

Late night in Whitesboro on Sunday

Local time

12:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Bass River, NJ

43 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

4 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

1h 43m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 97% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the bulk of your time on the Garden State Parkway, experiencing an uninterrupted stretch of 82.4 miles. Expect a profile that emphasizes speed and direct travel, minimizing time spent on slower, local roads. The transition from the Parkway to NJ 70 and then Shore Road will introduce slightly more varied driving as you approach your destination.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.4 mi on Garden State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

About the Cities

Starting in Brick, NJ

Full guide →

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).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 86.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 82.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.94 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.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Whitesboro, NJ before heading back.

How this page is built

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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