Origin
Maple Shade, NJ
Late night in Maple Shade on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Shade, NJ to Brick, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Shade, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Maple Shade and Brick, this 8.3-mile trip is an incredibly efficient option. You can expect to reach your destination in just 12 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, including NJ 70, Lakewood Road, and the Garden State Parkway. Because the drive is so brief, you will only need to budget about $1 for fuel. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the transit. It is a straightforward, practical commute that gets you where you need to be without any unnecessary delays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| NJ 70 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Lakewood Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lomell Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rivercrest Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Colonial Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 4.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Shade, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Rivercrest Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rivercrest Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Colonial Drive
432 ft
·
16 sec
·
Colonial Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 166
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Lakewood Road
4
Turn right onto Lomell Lane
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lomell Lane
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
6
Merge onto GSP
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 89A-B
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 89A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto NJ 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
11
Arrive at destination
(631)
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Colonial Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Colonial Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll North
Navigation decision point
Toward GSP Toll North
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
$1.38 one way
$2.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.29
Garden State Parkway
(4.8 mi)
$0.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Brick, NJ
Late night in Brick on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
12m 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?
This 8.3-mile journey is heavily highway-focused, with 75% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself navigating a fast-paced environment, highlighted by a 4.8-mile uninterrupted stretch along the Garden State Parkway. While the drive is short, the transition from local roads like NJ 70 to the Parkway defines the experience. Expect a consistent pace that keeps you moving steadily toward your destination. The route feels functional and direct, prioritizing speed and efficiency over leisurely cruising, which is perfect if you want to minimize your time behind the wheel.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Colonial 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 8.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Maple Shade, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Cr 528: Brick, Lakewood and Point Pleasant.
Gsp Toll North
0.9 mi in
|
~2m
Cr 528: Brick
5.9 mi in
|
~8m
Lakewood
5.9 mi in
|
~8m
Point Pleasant
6.3 mi in
|
~9m
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 12m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.29 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 0.1 miles (Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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