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Trip from Fairton, 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

2h 1m

Distance

89.7 mi

144 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m

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

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Downtown Fairton, NJ, NJ

Fairton, NJ

Alexa V. Mato

township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a journey from Fairton, NJ, to Brick, NJ, covers 89.7 miles and is estimated to take about 2 hours and 1 minute. This drive is perfectly suited for a single day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $15. You'll primarily navigate on the Garden State Parkway, Harding Highway, and West Main Street. The route offers a mixed driving experience, making it a manageable and straightforward trip within the Northeast region. Given its duration and distance, it's a convenient option for a quick excursion or a travel day.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

44.9 miles from Fairton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 44.7 mi 52m
Harding Highway 5.9 mi 7m
West Main Street 5.6 mi 6m
East Mays Landing Road 5.4 mi 7m
Pomona Road 4.8 mi 8m
Millville Road 4.8 mi 7m
Wrangleboro Road 2.9 mi 5m
Fairton-Gouldtown Road 2.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 44.7 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 553

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Bridgeton Fairton Road
2

Turn right onto CR 553

2.6 mi · 4 min · Fairton-Gouldtown Road
3

Turn slight left onto CR 553

0.6 mi · 1 min · Gouldtown-Woodruff Road
4

Turn right onto NJ 49

2.5 mi · 2 min · Bridgeton Millville Pike
5

Continue on NJ 49

5.6 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto NJ 47

0.5 mi · 44 sec · North 2nd Street
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto East Broad Street

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street
8

Continue on CR 552 Spur

5.4 mi · 7 min · East Mays Landing Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on CR 552

2.4 mi · 3 min · Millville-Mays Landing Road
10

Continue on CR 552

1.5 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
11

Continue on CR 552; CR 557 Truck

4.8 mi · 7 min · Millville Road
12

Merge onto US 40; CR 557 Truck

1.6 mi · 2 min · Harding Highway
13

Turn right onto CR 617

522 ft · 12 sec · Absecon Road
14

Continue on CR 617

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Somers Point Road
15

Continue on US 40

4.3 mi · 5 min · Harding Highway
Use the straight lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto US 40

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 40
Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
17

Merge onto US 40; US 322

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Black Horse Pike
18

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 23 sec
19

Continue on CR 575

2.9 mi · 5 min · Wrangleboro Road
Use the left lane.
20

Continue on CR 575

4.8 mi · 8 min · Pomona Road
Use the straight lane.
21

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
22

Merge onto GSP

9.1 mi · 10 min · Garden State Parkway
23

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

36 mi · 42 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
24

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 25 sec
Exit 89A-B Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood Use the slight right lane.
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 89A Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Turn left onto NJ 70

1.4 mi · 2 min · NJ 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
27

At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Brick Boulevard
28

Arrive at destination

(631)

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour trip from Fairton to Brick, you can comfortably complete it in one day with a fuel budget of around $15. Consider departing in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic on the Garden State Parkway. Since there are no specific stops recommended in the data, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 44.7-mile stretch on the Parkway, as services might be less frequent than on local roads. This is a straightforward drive, so focus on enjoying the progression from one part of New Jersey to another.

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 44.9 miles from Fairton, NJ, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.7 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 20 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.9 miles or 1h 7m 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 43m

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 Fairton, 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 Fairton, NJ

This is one driving day of about 89.7 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Fairton, 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 44.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Absecon, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Absecon, NJ

45 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

South Vineland, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bass River, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.9 miles from Fairton, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Royal Spice Indian Restaurant & Banquet Hall

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Millville, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

First break · 17min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+18565068521

Visit website

Chow's Garden Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Millville, New Jersey

0.8 mi

Careme's Gourmet Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mays Landing, New Jersey

0.9 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Xpresso Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vineland, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

First break · 17min in 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18568255913

Royal Spice Indian Restaurant & Banquet Hall

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Millville, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+18565068521

Visit website

Chow's Garden Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Millville, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18563273259

Visit website

Careme's Gourmet Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Mays Landing, New Jersey

+16093434940

Visit website

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

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

Brick Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

Gilchrist Offshore Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+16099653433

Visit website

Mia's cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Mays Landing, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+16092452399

Visit website

Golden Pyramid Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Mays Landing, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16098292129

Visit website

Johnnie's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Mays Landing, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16096252000

Visit website

Xpresso Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18568255913

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16095495775

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 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 end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Point Pleasant, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

American star inn and suites hotel galloway

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Galloway, NJ

Larry's Bar & Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Millville, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+18563271144

Visit website

Purépecha Unalachtigo Ranch

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bridgeton, New Jersey

Hours: 4–7 pm

+18563323817

Visit website

Millville Army Air Field Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Millville, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18563272347

Visit website

South Vineland Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.6 and 87.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
11.6 mi into trip | ~15m in | NJ 47 / North 2nd Street

Turn left onto NJ 47 / North 2nd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
34.1 mi into trip | ~48m in | US 40

Keep slight right at fork onto US 40 toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
6
51.7 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
87.3 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Take the exit toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 89A-B Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
9
87.7 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 89A Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.87 one way

$29.74 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.29 $32.57
premium $4.93 $17.40 $34.79
diesel $5.61 $19.80 $39.61

Estimated Tolls: $2.69

Garden State Parkway (44.7 mi) $2.69

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

$15

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.9 0 $9.42 $4.31
Efficient EV 22.4 0 $7.85 $3.59
EV Truck/SUV 35.9 0 $12.56 $5.74

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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 17, 2026

Origin

Fairton, NJ

Late night in Fairton on Tuesday

Local time

4:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brick, NJ

Late night in Brick on Tuesday

Local time

4:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Cloudy

W 10 mph 12% 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

16 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 1m 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 89.7-mile drive presents a mixed driving profile, with 52% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a substantial stretch of 44.7 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent highway pace. The remaining portions will likely involve navigating local roads like Harding Highway and West Main Street, introducing varied speed limits and traffic patterns. Expect a blend of efficient highway cruising and more localized driving as you progress toward Brick, NJ.

52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.7 mi on Garden State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.6 miles in near NJ 47 / North 2nd Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 89.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.6 miles (NJ 47 / North 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Fairton, NJ to Brick, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.

Gsp Toll North

42.3 mi in | ~1h 3m

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 2h 1m. Total distance: 89.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 44.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.69 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.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 11.6 miles (NJ 47 / North 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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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