Jefferson, NJ to Brick, NJ is 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 42m via NJ 70, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically traversing New Jersey for its entirety. It offers a mixed drive experience, meaning you'll encounter a variety of road types rather than a single, monotonous highway. With a recommended one-day duration and a modest fuel cost, this route is a practical option for a straightforward journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.1 miles from Jefferson, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
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
9.7 mi
12m
Lakehurst Circle
4.9 mi
7m
Bridgeton Pike
3.5 mi
5m
Mantua Pike
2.8 mi
4m
South Broad Street
1.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 20 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 45
3.5 mi·5 min·Bridgeton Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on NJ 45
2.8 mi·4 min·Mantua Pike
3
Continue on NJ 45; CR 551
1.3 mi·3 min·South Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Edith Avenue
236 ft·9 sec·Edith Avenue
5
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·Washington Avenue
6
Continue on CR 551
0.2 mi·18 sec·Broadway
7
At end of road, turn left onto CR 551
0.5 mi·45 sec·Broadway
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge
9
Merge onto I 295
9.7 mi·12 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 34AToward NJ 70 East: MarltonUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 70
3.0 mi·3 min·Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
10 mi·16 min·Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
481 ft·6 sec·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
14
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi·10 min·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach IslandUse the straight lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft·5 sec·NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
16
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi·15 min·NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: LakehurstUse the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
6.0 mi·8 min·NJ 70; CR 530
18
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
0.1 mi·9 sec·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
19
Continue on NJ 70
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
20
Continue on NJ 70
0.4 mi·54 sec·NJ 70
Use the left lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
4.9 mi·7 min·Lakehurst Circle
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on NJ 70
4.9 mi·7 min·NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
23
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi·37 sec·Brick Boulevard
24
Arrive at destination
(631)
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short drive time of just over an hour and a half, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You can afford to leave mid-morning and still arrive with plenty of daylight. While there are no specific stops recommended in the data, the 68.3-mile journey is short enough that you likely won't need extensive breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $11, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially if you plan to explore upon arrival in Brick, NJ.
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 34.1 miles from Jefferson, NJ, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20 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 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.1 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 25m
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 Jefferson, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jefferson, NJ
This is one driving day of about 68.3 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Jefferson, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 70 for about 20 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 18.3 and 58.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
18.3 mi into trip|~28m 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
21.7 mi into trip|~32m 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
31.9 mi into trip|~49m 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
56.9 mi into trip|~1h 23m 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
58.2 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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
$11.32 one way
$22.65 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.40
$24.80
premium
$4.93
$13.25
$26.49
diesel
$5.61
$15.08
$30.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.5
0
$7.17
$3.28
Efficient EV
17.1
0
$5.98
$2.73
EV Truck/SUV
27.3
0
$9.56
$4.37
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Jefferson, NJ
Morning
in Jefferson on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brick, NJ
Morning
in Brick on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 5 mph12% 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
1 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 42m 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 drive features a mixed profile, with about 60% of the journey on highways. You'll be traveling primarily on NJ 70 and Marlton Pike, encountering stretches that feel more like local roads interspersed with faster-paced sections. The longest uninterrupted drive is about 20 miles on NJ 70, offering a solid segment of consistent travel before you might encounter more varied traffic or intersections. Expect the road to change character as you progress, moving from more suburban settings to areas closer to the coast.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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 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 18.3 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.3 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 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 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 Jefferson, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island and Toms River.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 68.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). 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 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 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.
