Origin
Pemberton Heights, NJ
Morning in Pemberton Heights on Tuesday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pemberton Heights, 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
52m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pemberton Heights, NJ
Ollie Craig
Brick, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 33.4-mile drive from Pemberton Heights to Brick, New Jersey, is a straightforward, single-day adventure, taking approximately 52 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily via NJ 70 and Lakehurst Road, with a brief encounter at Lakehurst Circle. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $6, this trip is an easy addition to your travel plans without requiring an overnight stay. The drive offers a mixed experience, making it a practical option for a quick getaway or an errand run within the Northeast region. Since both your origin and destination are within New Jersey, you won't be crossing state lines, simplifying your journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 16.4 mi | 24m |
| Lakehurst Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Lakehurst Circle | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Pemberton – Browns Mills Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Pemberton Bypass | 2 mi | 3m |
| Magnolia Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Juliustown Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 16.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pemberton Heights, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on 1st Avenue
159 ft
·
12 sec
·
1st Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 644
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Magnolia Road
3
Turn right onto CR 530
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pemberton Bypass
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 530
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Pemberton – Browns Mills Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto CR 530
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Juliustown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CR 530
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Lakehurst Road
Use the straight lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
10 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
8
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
9
Continue on NJ 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
10
Continue on NJ 70
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
NJ 70
Use the left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Lakehurst Circle
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on NJ 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
13
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
14
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Pemberton Heights, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 530 / Pemberton Bypass
Turn right onto CR 530 / Pemberton Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 530 / Pemberton – Browns Mills Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 530 / Pemberton – Browns Mills Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 530 / Juliustown Road
Turn right onto CR 530 / Juliustown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
22 mi into trip
|
~34m 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...
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.54 one way
$11.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.06 | $12.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Brick on Tuesday
Local time
8:08 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
3 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
52m 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 mixed drive on this route, with about 49% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.4 miles along NJ 70. This segment likely offers a steady pace, allowing you to cover significant distance efficiently. As you progress, the character of the road will shift, transitioning between faster highway sections and potentially more localized roads as you approach your destination. The use of Lakehurst Road and the Lakehurst Circle indicates a need for awareness of local traffic patterns in the latter half of your trip.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 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 0.4 miles in near CR 530 / Pemberton Bypass.
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 9 decision points packed into just 33.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 530 / Pemberton Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (CR 530 / Pemberton – Browns Mills Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (CR 530 / Juliustown Road): 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 Pemberton Heights, NJ to Brick, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Toms River along the way.
Toms River
22 mi in
|
~34m
|
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.
Top landmarks
- • Orient Baptist Church — historic church building 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 52m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 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 0.4 miles (CR 530 / Pemberton Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (CR 530 / Pemberton – Browns Mills Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (CR 530 / Juliustown Road): 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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