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Trip from Elmer, NJ to Brick, 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 51m

Distance

79.3 mi

128 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

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

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borough in Salem County, New Jersey

Elmer, NJ

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township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 79.3-mile drive from Elmer to Brick, New Jersey, is a straightforward 1 hour and 51 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate NJ 70, Trenton Road, and Harding Highway, with about 40% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $13, which is quite budget-friendly. This route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a single-day adventure without the need for an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for getting from the Northeast region of New Jersey to another part of the same region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

39.7 miles from Elmer, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 70 19.9 mi 29m
Trenton Road 17.6 mi 23m
Harding Highway 12.6 mi 17m
NJ 70 East 11.1 mi 15m
12th Street 6.1 mi 7m
Lakehurst Circle 4.9 mi 7m
Buena-Hammonton Road 2.3 mi 2m
East Weymouth Road 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: NJ 70 — 19.9 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 40

431 ft · 7 sec · Front Street
2

Continue on US 40

6.5 mi · 8 min · Harding Highway
3

Continue on US 40

450 ft · 10 sec · West Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto US 40; NJ 47

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Delsea Drive
Use the left lane.
5

Take the exit onto US 40

365 ft · 10 sec · US 40
6

Merge onto US 40

6.1 mi · 9 min · Harding Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn left onto CR 690

1.9 mi · 3 min · East 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 Island Use 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: Lakehurst Use 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

Given the manageable 1 hour and 51-minute duration, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for departure times. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, so consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak traffic. The fuel cost is a modest $13, so you won't need to worry excessively about refueling. Keep an eye on road conditions, especially when transitioning between the main roads like NJ 70 and Trenton Road. Since there are no mandated stops in the data, you can decide when and if you'd like to pull over for a break.

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 39.7 miles from Elmer, NJ, or about 54m 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 17 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.7 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 32m

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 Elmer, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Elmer, NJ

This is one driving day of about 79.3 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Elmer, 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.

Downtown Medford Lakes, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Medford Lakes, NJ

40 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

Philadelphia, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Medford Lakes, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Elmer, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Pegasus I Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Malaga, New Jersey

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.7

Hours: 6 am–9:30 pm

+18566940500

Visit website

Lake House Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Newfield, New Jersey

1.3 mi

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brick Township, New Jersey

1.5 mi

Pegasus I Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.7

Malaga, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–9:30 pm

+18566940500

Visit website

Lake House Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 5.7

Newfield, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18566945700

Visit website

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.3

Brick Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

Eastern Phoenix Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.7

Hammonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16095616088

Visit website

Upper Crust Pizza & Italian Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.7

Tabernacle, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16092688100

Visit website

Beijing Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.3

Southampton Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16098590076

Visit website

Hoy Yeung Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.7

Hammonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16095611440

Visit website

Fiore Rosso Restaurant & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $30 to $50 mile 79.3

Toms River, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9 pm

+17322553323

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 79.3

Lakewood, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Loop Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 68

Lakehurst, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883856671

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 79.3

Point Pleasant, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Kwev Charging Station

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 73.6

Lakewood, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885055938

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 69.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
6.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 40; NJ 47 / Delsea Drive

Turn left onto US 40; NJ 47 / Delsea Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
7.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 40 / Harding Highway

Merge onto US 40 / Harding Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
43 mi into trip | ~59m 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
67.9 mi into trip | ~1h 33m 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
69.2 mi into trip | ~1h 35m 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

$13.15 one way

$26.29 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $14.40 $28.80
premium $4.93 $15.38 $30.76
diesel $5.61 $17.51 $35.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.8 0 $8.33 $3.81
Efficient EV 19.8 0 $6.94 $3.17
EV Truck/SUV 31.7 0 $11.10 $5.08

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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 15, 2026

Origin

Elmer, NJ

Late night in Elmer on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brick, NJ

Late night in Brick on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 10 mph 19% chance Live 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

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 51m 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?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, offering a blend of faster highway sections and more local road segments. With 40% of the drive on highways, you'll experience some quicker travel, but be prepared for transitions onto roads like NJ 70, Trenton Road, and Harding Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.9 miles on NJ 70, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The road character will likely change as you progress, moving from potentially more rural settings to areas closer to your destination.

40% 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?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near US 40; NJ 47 / Delsea Drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 79.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 6.7 miles (US 40; NJ 47 / Delsea Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (US 40 / Harding Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43 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 Elmer, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island and Toms River.

Long Beach Island

43 mi in | ~59m | via NJ 70

Toms River

67.9 mi in | ~1h 33m | 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.

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 51m. Total distance: 79.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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.

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 6.7 miles (US 40; NJ 47 / Delsea Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (US 40 / Harding Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43 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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