Origin
Merchantville, NJ
Morning in Merchantville on Sunday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merchantville, 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 23m
Distance
56.6 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Merchantville, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 56.6-mile drive from Merchantville, NJ, to Brick, NJ, should take you about 1 hour and 23 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward journey entirely within New Jersey, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be navigating NJ 70 and Marlton Pike, with about 55% of the drive on highways. Budget around $9 for fuel, and expect a mixed driving experience. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from one part of the Northeast region to another without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 20 mi | 29m |
| Marlton Pike | 18.5 mi | 27m |
| NJ 70 East | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| Lakehurst Circle | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| South Crescent Boulevard | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Whitman Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Browning Road Connector | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 20 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merchantville, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on this road
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Harding Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Harding Road
3
Turn right onto Terrace Avenue
510 ft
·
16 sec
·
Terrace Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 130
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
5
Turn right onto CR 601
277 ft
·
6 sec
·
Marlton Pike
6
Turn left onto CR 601
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Whitman Avenue
7
Turn right onto CR 601
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Marlton Pike
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto Browning Road Connector
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Browning Road Connector
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 70 East
10
Merge onto NJ 70
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
481 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
13
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Use the straight lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
15
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
17
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
18
Continue on NJ 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
19
Continue on NJ 70
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
NJ 70
Use the left lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Lakehurst Circle
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on NJ 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
22
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
23
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Merchantville, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 45.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 601 / Marlton Pike
Turn right onto CR 601 / Marlton Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Browning Road Connector
Turn right onto Browning Road Connector
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
10 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
20.3 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
45.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.38 one way
$18.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.28 | $20.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.98 | $21.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
10:26 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
2 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
1h 23m 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?
The drive offers a mixed profile, blending highway speeds with more local road conditions. With 55% of the journey on highways, you'll experience some faster stretches, but also periods where you'll be on roads like NJ 70 and Marlton Pike. The longest uninterrupted stretch on NJ 70 spans 20 miles, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your trip. As you progress, the road character will likely shift between more suburban or exurban environments and potentially more developed areas closer to your destination.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 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?
7/10
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 1.2 miles in near CR 601 / Marlton Pike.
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 56.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 1.2 miles (CR 601 / Marlton Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Browning Road Connector): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): 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.
Between Merchantville, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island and Toms River.
Long Beach Island
20.3 mi in
|
~31m
|
via NJ 70
Toms River
45.3 mi in
|
~1h 5m
|
via NJ 70
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 23m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). 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 1.2 miles (CR 601 / Marlton Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Browning Road Connector): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): 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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