Origin
Ship Bottom, NJ
Late night in Ship Bottom on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ship Bottom, 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
46m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ship Bottom, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Ship Bottom to Brick, you can expect a straightforward 34.9-mile journey that typically takes about 46 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a one-day excursion, as it is short enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel, making this an incredibly cost-effective drive through the Northeast. By utilizing the Garden State Parkway, Manahawkin Bay Bridge, and NJ 70, you maintain a consistent pace throughout the trip. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two New Jersey locations that prioritizes efficiency over sightseeing. Whether you are heading north for business or leisure, this drive offers a reliable and predictable transit experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 24.6 mi | 29m |
| Manahawkin Bay Bridge | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| NJ 70 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Long Beach Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 8th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| GSP Northbound entrance ramp | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 19th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 24.6 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ship Bottom, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on East 19th Street
196 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 19th Street
2
Turn right onto CR 607
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Beach Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
423 ft
·
11 sec
Toward NJ 72 West: Manahawkin
4
Merge onto NJ 72
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on NJ 72
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 8th Street
Toward Manahawkin
6
Continue on NJ 72
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
Toward Manahawkin
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on GSP Northbound entrance ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
GSP Northbound entrance ramp
Toward GSP North
9
Merge onto GSP
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 89A-B
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 89A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto NJ 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
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 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Ship Bottom, 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 0.6 and 32.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 72 / West 8th Street
Merge onto NJ 72 / West 8th Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward GSP Toll North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GSP Toll North
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
32.5 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
32.9 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
$5.79 one way
$11.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.48
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Garden State Parkway
(24.6 mi)
$1.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$8
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 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 | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
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
Late night in Brick on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
SW 15 mph
10% chance
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
40 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
46m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 75% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will quickly settle into a rhythm once you merge onto the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.6 miles. While the initial leg involves crossing the Manahawkin Bay Bridge, the majority of the trip feels like a standard interstate commute. Transitions between the Parkway and NJ 70 are clear, keeping the mental load low for the driver. Expect a consistent, fast-paced environment that trades winding local scenery for the convenience of high-speed travel.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.6 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Manahawkin Bay Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near NJ 72 / West 8th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 34.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (NJ 72 / West 8th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 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 Ship Bottom, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Gsp North, Cr 528: Brick, Lakewood and Point Pleasant.
Gsp Toll North
7.4 mi in
|
~11m
Gsp North
7.7 mi in
|
~12m
|
via GSP Northbound entrance ramp
Cr 528: Brick
32.5 mi in
|
~42m
Lakewood
32.5 mi in
|
~42m
Point Pleasant
32.9 mi in
|
~42m
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 46m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 24.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.48 in tolls one way, starting with Bay Bridge. 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 0.6 miles (NJ 72 / West 8th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 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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