How far is Surf City, NJ from Brick, NJ?
The driving distance from Surf City, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surf City and Brick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surf City and Brick.
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Start on North 12th Street
152 m · 26 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
1752 ft · 39 sec · West 8th Street
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Continue on West 8th Street
47 m · 3 sec · West 8th Street
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Continue on Manahawkin Bay Bridge
6.4 mi · 9 min · Manahawkin Bay Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
1153 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on GSP Northbound entrance ramp
1040 ft · 25 sec · GSP Northbound entrance ramp
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
24.6 mi · 29 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
1956 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
1894 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn sharp right onto Brick Boulevard
1468 ft · 38 sec · Brick Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brick Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surf City and Brick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
24.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Surf City and Rain Showers Likely near Brick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surf City to Brick?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Forked River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Surf City and 18 miles from Brick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Surf City and Rain Showers Likely near Brick.
Stop Ideas Near Forked River
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 Forked River.
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Absecon
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Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surf City and Brick. Straight-line distance: 27.48 mi (44.23 km).
#1 Surf City
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,205 |
| Coordinates | 39.6620600, -74.1651400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brick
A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
| Population | 76,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.0592800, -74.1370800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.09 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
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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