Origin
Margate City, NJ
Morning in Margate City on Sunday
Local time
10:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Margate City, 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 17m
Distance
61.8 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Margate City, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Margate City to Brick, you are looking at a straightforward 61.8-mile journey through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 17 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budget roughly $10 for fuel to cover the distance, which is entirely contained within the state of New Jersey. Since the route is efficient and relatively short, it is a convenient way to transition between these two coastal-adjacent communities. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, this simple drive offers a practical connection without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 52.7 mi | 1h 1m |
| Tilton Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Downbeach Express | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| NJ 70 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Jerome Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Margate Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Mill Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fire Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 52.7 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Margate City, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on CR 629; OD
10 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ventnor Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 563
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jerome Avenue
3
Continue on CR 563
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Downbeach Express
4
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
5
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Mill Road
6
Turn slight right onto CR 563
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Tilton Road
Use the slight right / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto CR 651
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Fire Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 40; US 322
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Black Horse Pike
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
10
Merge onto GSP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
36 mi
·
42 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 89A-B
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 89A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto NJ 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
16
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Margate City, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 59.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 651 / Fire Road
Turn right onto CR 651 / Fire Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward GSP Toll North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward GSP Toll North
6
23.7 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
$10.25 one way
$20.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.99 | $23.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.17
Garden State Parkway
(52.7 mi)
$3.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Brick, NJ
Morning in Brick on Sunday
Local time
10:39 AM
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
8 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 17m 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 route is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of your travel spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate via Tilton Road and the Downbeach Express before settling into the Garden State Parkway for the majority of the trip. The character of the drive is defined by a significant 52.7-mile stretch on the Parkway, which serves as the primary artery for your journey. While you start on local roads to get oriented, the vast majority of your time is spent maintaining consistent speeds on the interstate. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.7 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Tilton Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near CR 651 / Fire Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 5.8 miles (CR 651 / Fire Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 23.7 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.
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 Margate City, NJ to Brick, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
6.4 mi in
|
~10m
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
The Bean's List
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 13.7
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 54.9
Cuisine: coffee_shop
The Union Market & Gallery
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 27.5
Cuisine: coffee_shop;juice;ice_cream
Hi-Dragon
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 61.8
Brick
Cuisine: chinese
Visit websiteFlaming Grill
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 61.8
Brick, NJ
Cuisine: buffet;asian
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Visit websiteJJ's Diner
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 6.9
Cuisine: breakfast;american
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 6.9
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 07:00-22:00
Visit websiteElement Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 34.3
Manahawkin, NJ
Cuisine: american;steak_house;seafood
Tideline
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Margate City, NJ
Visit websiteWindward Beach Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 61.8
Longport Welcome Sign
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Riverwood Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 54.9
Swan Bay Wildlife Management Area
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 20.6
Glen Cedars
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
mile 48
Wells Mills County Park
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 41.2
Stockton University Art Gallery
Museum
Early in the drive, right off the route
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 13.7
Visit website
Dedication Plaque
Monument
Near the start, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Longport Veterans Monument
Monument
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Battle of Chestnut Neck Memorial
Memorial
Early in the drive, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 20.6
Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum
Museum
Near the end, short detour
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 54.9
NJ
Visit websiteGreek Temple Monument War Memorial
Monument
Near the start, short detour
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Howard Johnson Atlantic City/Egg Harbor Township
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 6.9
Best Western Garden State Inn
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 6.9
Passport Inn Atlantic City
Motel
Near the start, short detour
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Clarion
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 6.9
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 17m. Total distance: 61.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.17 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 5.8 miles (CR 651 / Fire Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 23.7 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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