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Trip from Brooklawn, NJ to Brick, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

59.4 mi

96 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

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

Downtown Brooklawn, NJ, NJ

Brooklawn, NJ

Thomas Parker

township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Brooklawn to Brick, you can expect a manageable 59.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $10, it is an economical way to traverse the Northeast region of New Jersey. You will primarily utilize NJ 70 and Marlton Pike to reach your destination. Because this is a straightforward drive, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading out for business or leisure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 70 20 mi 29m
Marlton Pike 13.2 mi 20m
NJ 70 East 11.1 mi 15m
I 295 6.3 mi 7m
Lakehurst Circle 4.9 mi 7m
Kings Highway 1.7 mi 2m
Black Horse Pike 0.7 mi 1m
Crescent Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NJ 70 — 20 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklawn, NJ and Brick, NJ.

1

Start on Bergen Street

38 ft · 2 sec · Bergen Street
2

Turn left onto South Hannevig Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · South Hannevig Avenue
3

Enter roundabout onto US 130; CR 551 Spur

496 ft · 9 sec · Crescent Boulevard
4

Continue on US 130; CR 551 Spur

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Crescent Boulevard
5

Turn slight right onto CR 551 Spur

1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway
6

Turn right onto NJ 168

0.7 mi · 1 min · Black Horse Pike
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
8

Merge onto I 295

6.3 mi · 7 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 34A Toward NJ 70 East: Marlton Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto NJ 70

3.0 mi · 3 min · Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70

10 mi · 16 min · Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
12

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70

481 ft · 6 sec · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
13

Continue on NJ 70

7.8 mi · 10 min · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island Use the straight lane.
14

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East

441 ft · 5 sec · NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
15

Continue on NJ 70 East

11 mi · 15 min · NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on NJ 70; CR 530

6.0 mi · 8 min · NJ 70; CR 530
17

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70

0.1 mi · 9 sec · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
18

Continue on NJ 70

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
19

Continue on NJ 70

0.4 mi · 54 sec · NJ 70
Use the left lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70

4.9 mi · 7 min · Lakehurst Circle
Use the straight lane.
21

Continue on NJ 70

4.9 mi · 7 min · NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
22

At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Brick Boulevard
23

Arrive at destination

(631)

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Medford Lakes, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Medford Lakes, NJ

30 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

Croydon, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Browns Mills, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Brooklawn, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.5 and 49.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
9.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward NJ 70 East: Marlton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 34A Toward NJ 70 East: Marlton
6
12.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | NJ 70 / Marlton Pike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Marlton Pike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
23 mi into trip | ~33m in | NJ 70

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
48 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | NJ 70

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, To...
6
49.3 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.85 one way

$19.70 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.79 $21.57
premium $4.93 $11.52 $23.04
diesel $5.61 $13.11 $26.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.8 0 $6.24 $2.85
Efficient EV 14.9 0 $5.20 $2.38
EV Truck/SUV 23.8 0 $8.32 $3.80

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 17, 2026

Origin

Brooklawn, NJ

Morning in Brooklawn on Tuesday

Local time

6:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brick, NJ

Morning in Brick on Tuesday

Local time

6:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

N 5 to 10 mph 33% chance Live forecast

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

33 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 26m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 63% of your travel time spent on major roads. As you navigate the path, you will encounter a mix of transit styles, including a significant 20-mile stretch on NJ 70 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. The transition from the local streets of Brooklawn onto the faster-paced NJ 70 East defines the character of the journey. You should be prepared for a consistent flow of traffic as you move through the state. Expect the road to feel functional and direct rather than winding or scenic, keeping you focused on the task of getting to Brick efficiently.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20 mi on NJ 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and Marlton Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. 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 Brooklawn, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island and Toms River.

Long Beach Island

23 mi in | ~33m | via NJ 70

Toms River

48 mi in | ~1h 7m | via NJ 70

About the Cities

Arriving in Brick, NJ

Full guide →

Brick Township, commonly known as Brick or Bricktown, is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Top landmarks

  • Orient Baptist Church — historic church building 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 26m. Total distance: 59.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20 miles on NJ 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Brick, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brick, 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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