Origin
Ocean Gate, NJ
Evening in Ocean Gate on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean Gate, 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
24m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Gate, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Ocean Gate to Brick, New Jersey, you are looking at a brief 14.8-mile journey. This drive typically takes about 24 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of roads, primarily utilizing the Garden State Parkway, NJ 70, and West Chelsea Avenue to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute within the Northeast region. Since the entire trip is contained within New Jersey, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a short visit, this route offers a straightforward connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| NJ 70 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Chelsea Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic City Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Bayview Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bayside Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 6.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Gate, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on (24)
41 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Lakewood Avenue
2
Turn left onto Stone Harbor Avenue
249 ft
·
16 sec
·
Stone Harbor Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 617
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Bayview Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 617
500 ft
·
19 sec
·
Ocean Gate Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 617
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chelsea Avenue
6
Continue on CR 617
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Prospect Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 617
320 ft
·
9 sec
·
Station Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 617
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
9
Continue on CR 617
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bayside Avenue
10
Continue on CR 617
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Club House Road
11
Continue on CR 617
501 ft
·
10 sec
·
Club House Drive
12
Continue on CR 617
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Compass Avenue
13
Turn left onto CR 617
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Starboard Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 166
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 166
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
16
Continue on NJ 166
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
17
Turn left onto NJ 37
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Route 37 West
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge
19
Merge onto GSP; US 9
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 89A-B
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 89A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto NJ 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
23
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
24
Arrive at destination
(631)
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Stone Harbor Avenue
Turn left onto Stone Harbor Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 617 / Starboard Street
Turn left onto CR 617 / Starboard Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NJ 166 / Atlantic City Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 166 / Atlantic City Boulevard
Navigation decision point
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
$2.45 one way
$4.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.39
Garden State Parkway
(6.4 mi)
$0.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Brick on Sunday
Local time
6:04 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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 drive functions as a mixed-profile route, balancing quick highway transit with local navigation. Approximately 54% of your journey will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the trip. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on the Garden State Parkway, which spans 6.4 miles. As you transition from the parkway onto NJ 70 and West Chelsea Avenue, the character of the road shifts from high-speed travel to more localized driving. Expect a functional, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a scenic tour, as the route is designed for utility and speed.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Garden State Parkway.
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 early in the drive near Stone Harbor Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 14.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Stone Harbor Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (CR 617 / Starboard Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (NJ 166 / Atlantic City Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
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 Ocean Gate, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge, Cr 528: Brick, Lakewood and Point Pleasant.
Gsp Toll North: Lakewood
5.4 mi in
|
~11m
New York
5.4 mi in
|
~11m
Woodbridge
5.4 mi in
|
~11m
Cr 528: Brick
12.4 mi in
|
~19m
Lakewood
12.4 mi in
|
~19m
Point Pleasant
12.7 mi in
|
~20m
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 24m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.39 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: near the start (Stone Harbor Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (CR 617 / Starboard Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (NJ 166 / Atlantic City Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
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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