Origin
Manahawkin, NJ
Afternoon in Manahawkin on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manahawkin, 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
36m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manahawkin, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Manahawkin to Brick, you can expect a straightforward 29.3-mile journey that typically takes about 31 minutes. This short trip is easily managed as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops or extensive planning. You will primarily navigate via West Bay Avenue, NJ 72 West, and the Garden State Parkway North to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, this drive is highly economical for those moving between these two Northeast locations. Because the route is quick and direct, it serves as a practical connection rather than a long-distance expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 24.6 mi | 29m |
| NJ 70 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| NJ 72 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| GSP Northbound entrance ramp | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Bay Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Bay Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 24.6 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manahawkin, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on (50)
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Bay Avenue
2
Continue on West Bay Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Bay Avenue
3
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
this road
Toward NJ 72 West
4
Merge onto NJ 72
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 72
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on GSP Northbound entrance ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
GSP Northbound entrance ramp
Toward GSP North
7
Merge onto GSP
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 89A-B
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 89A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto NJ 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
12
Arrive at destination
(631)
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 27.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward GSP Toll North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GSP Toll North
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
26.5 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
26.9 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
4
27.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
NJ 70
Turn left onto NJ 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.79 one way
$9.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.48
Garden State Parkway
(24.6 mi)
$1.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Brick, NJ
Afternoon in Brick on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the initial segments. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route requires frequent adjustments as you transition from local roads onto the Garden State Parkway. While the highway share is 0% for the local portions of the trip, the movement between surface streets and the toll road creates a dynamic, stop-and-go feel. You will find that the road's personality changes quickly, shifting from neighborhood-style driving to the faster pace of a major regional artery. Stay alert for these shifts in road type, as the technical nature of the turns keeps the drive engaging from start to finish.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.6 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 70. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
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 28.9 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manahawkin, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North, Cr 528: Brick, Lakewood and Point Pleasant.
Gsp North
1.6 mi in
|
~2m
|
via GSP Northbound entrance ramp
Cr 528: Brick
26.5 mi in
|
~32m
Lakewood
26.5 mi in
|
~32m
Point Pleasant
26.9 mi in
|
~33m
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 36m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.48 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.
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 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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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