How far is Barnegat, NJ from Seaside Heights, NJ?
The driving distance from Barnegat, NJ to Seaside Heights, NJ is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Borough of New Jersey
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barnegat and Seaside Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnegat and Seaside Heights.
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Start on East Bay Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Bay Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
14 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
1472 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 37 West
682 ft · 14 sec · Route 37 West
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Continue on Route 37 East
4.8 mi · 8 min · Route 37 East
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Continue on Thomas A. Mathis Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Thomas A. Mathis Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 35 North: Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant
1987 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
552 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right
671 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Bay Boulevard
106 m · 14 sec · Bay Boulevard
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Turn right onto Grant Avenue
2250 ft · 1 min · Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto Ocean Terrace
157 m · 19 sec · Ocean Terrace
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Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue
623 ft · 27 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sheridan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnegat and Seaside Heights.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
14 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Barnegat and Chance Rain Showers near Seaside Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barnegat to Seaside Heights?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Beachwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Barnegat and 11.9 miles from Seaside Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Barnegat and Chance Rain Showers near Seaside Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Beachwood
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 Beachwood.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barnegat and Seaside Heights. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.81 km).
#1 Barnegat
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 23,988 |
| Coordinates | 39.7531800, -74.2229200 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seaside Heights
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,024 |
| Coordinates | 39.9442900, -74.0729100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seaside Heights (-74.07291, 39.94429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
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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