How far is Brigantine, NJ from Ocean City, NJ?
The driving distance from Brigantine, NJ to Ocean City, NJ is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brigantine and Ocean City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brigantine and Ocean City.
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Start on the route
106 m · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto South Roosevelt Boulevard
756 ft · 29 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Brigantine Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Brigantine Avenue
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Continue on Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
1495 ft · 42 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Brigantine Circle
28 m · 3 sec · Brigantine Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Brigantine Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Brigantine Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Brigantine Boulevard
2739 ft · 1 min · Brigantine Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brigantine Connector
706 ft · 27 sec · Brigantine Connector
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Continue on North North Carolina Avenue
3191 ft · 2 min · North North Carolina Avenue
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Continue on Captain John A. O'Donnell Parkway
1107 ft · 42 sec · Captain John A. O'Donnell Parkway
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Continue on Ventnor Avenue
4.7 mi · 11 min · Ventnor Avenue
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Continue on Longport–Somers Point Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Longport–Somers Point Boulevard
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Turn slight right
3.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
17 m · 2 sec · East 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brigantine and Ocean City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ventnor Avenue
Continue on Ventnor Avenue
4.74 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Brigantine and Chance Rain Showers near Ocean City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brigantine to Ocean City?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ventnor City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Brigantine and 8.3 miles from Ocean City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Brigantine and Chance Rain Showers near Ocean City.
Stop Ideas Near Ventnor City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ventnor City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brigantine and Ocean City. Straight-line distance: 14.48 mi (23.31 km).
#1 Brigantine
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,577 |
| Coordinates | 39.4101200, -74.3645900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ocean City
City in New Jersey
| Population | 10,971 |
| Coordinates | 39.2776200, -74.5746000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean City (-74.5746, 39.27762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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