Traveling from Deerfield to Brick, New Jersey, covers 82.5 miles of local terrain. Expect a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes, making this an ideal one-day excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you should budget about $14 for fuel costs. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region, offering a direct path between these two points. It is a straightforward journey, perfect if you prefer staying off the major interstates and navigating the local landscape at a steady pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.3 miles from Deerfield, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NJ 70
19.9 mi
29m
Trenton Road
17.6 mi
23m
NJ 70 East
11.1 mi
15m
Weymouth Road
8.7 mi
15m
12th Street
6.1 mi
7m
Lakehurst Circle
4.9 mi
7m
West Deerfield Road
3.7 mi
6m
Upper Neck Road
3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 19.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield, NJ and Brick, NJ.
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Start on CR 540
3.7 mi·6 min·West Deerfield Road
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At end of road, turn left onto CR 540; CR 553
0.1 mi·15 sec·Centerton Road
3
Continue on CR 553
0.7 mi·1 min·Centerton Road
4
Turn slight right onto CR 613
1.8 mi·3 min·Porchtown Road
5
Turn slight right onto CR 690
3.0 mi·5 min·Upper Neck Road
6
Turn straight onto CR 639; CR 690
0.5 mi·52 sec·Willow Grove Road
7
Continue on CR 690
8.7 mi·15 min·Weymouth Road
8
Turn left onto NJ 54
375 ft·4 sec·Hammonton Road
9
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi·2 min·Buena-Hammonton Road
10
Continue on NJ 54
4.4 mi·5 min·12th Street
11
Continue on NJ 54
0.4 mi·29 sec·Route 54 North
12
Continue on NJ 54
1.7 mi·2 min·12th Street
13
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·2 min·Bellevue Avenue
14
Turn right onto NJ 54
501 ft·8 sec·NJ 54
15
Continue on US 206
18 mi·23 min·Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
109 ft·1 sec·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
17
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi·10 min·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach IslandUse the straight lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft·5 sec·NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
19
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi·15 min·NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: LakehurstUse the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
6.0 mi·8 min·NJ 70; CR 530
21
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
0.1 mi·9 sec·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
22
Continue on NJ 70
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
23
Continue on NJ 70
0.4 mi·54 sec·NJ 70
Use the left lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
4.9 mi·7 min·Lakehurst Circle
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on NJ 70
4.9 mi·7 min·NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
26
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi·37 sec·Brick Boulevard
27
Arrive at destination
(631)
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Without any scheduled stops, you can easily complete the drive in under two hours, but keep in mind that local roads often have lower speed limits and more traffic signals than highways. Budget roughly $14 for gas before you head out to ensure you aren't searching for stations along the way. Because this route relies on smaller roads like Upper Neck Road, stay alert for changing speed zones and local traffic patterns. Prioritize steady pacing to make the most of this turn-heavy commute.
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 41.3 miles from Deerfield, NJ, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 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 18 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brick, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, NJ
This is one driving day of about 82.6 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Deerfield, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 70 for about 19.9 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 46.3 and 72.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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46.3 mi into trip|~1h 9m 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
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46.3 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|NJ 70
Slight right onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
5
54.1 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|NJ 70 East
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
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71.2 mi into trip|~1h 43m 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...
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72.5 mi into trip|~1h 46m 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
$13.69 one way
$27.39 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.00
$30.00
premium
$4.93
$16.02
$32.04
diesel
$5.61
$18.24
$36.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.8
0
$8.67
$3.96
Efficient EV
20.7
0
$7.23
$3.30
EV Truck/SUV
33
0
$11.56
$5.29
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Deerfield, NJ
Late night
in Deerfield on Tuesday
Local time
4:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brick, NJ
Late night
in Brick on Tuesday
Local time
4:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
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
42 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 2m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 82.5-mile route is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than high-speed interstate cruising. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on backroads like Centerton Road, Porchtown Road, and Upper Neck Road. Because the path is composed entirely of local roads, you should prepare for a consistent, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention at intersections. There are no long, monotonous stretches here, as the road configuration keeps you engaged with frequent turns throughout the entire 1 hour and 49-minute journey.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.9 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 46.3 miles in near NJ 70.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 46.3 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.3 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.1 miles (NJ 70 East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Deerfield, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island and Toms River.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 82.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.9 miles on NJ 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 46.3 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.3 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.1 miles (NJ 70 East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brick, NJ before heading back.
