How far is Grassy Sound, NJ from Cedar Grove, NJ?

The driving distance from Grassy Sound, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.04 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.64 mi
17.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.64 mi
Kilometers
17.13 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.04 mi
Kilometers
25.81 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Grassy Sound
Wed, Apr 15, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grassy Sound
2026-04-15T03:59
Arrive Cedar Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grassy Sound
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Cape May Court House
NJ

Census-designated place in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey

From Grassy Sound
8 mi
00h 11m
To Cedar Grove
8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grassy Sound and Cedar Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grassy Sound and Cedar Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on West 19th Avenue

    2611 ft · 2 min · West 19th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto New Jersey Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · New Jersey Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West Anglesea Drive

    1785 ft · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West Spruce Avenue

    2884 ft · 53 sec · West Spruce Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Wildwood Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Wildwood Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    132 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Swainton, Avalon

    1203 ft · 31 sec · GSP NB Exit 13

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Avalon Boulevard

    3214 ft · 1 min · Avalon Boulevard

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Shore Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Shore Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway

    880 ft · 15 sec · Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Kings Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kings Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grassy Sound and Cedar Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
6.87 mi · 43%
North Wildwood Boulevard
3.15 mi · 20%
Shore Road
1.83 mi · 11%
New Jersey Avenue
0.82 mi · 5%
Kings Highway
0.68 mi · 4%
Avalon Boulevard
0.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

6.87 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape May Court House
00h 11m from Grassy Sound
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grassy Sound and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grassy Sound to Cedar Grove?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Cape May Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Grassy Sound and 8 miles from Cedar Grove.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grassy Sound and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grassy Sound and Cedar Grove. Straight-line distance: 10.64 mi (17.13 km).

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#1 Grassy Sound

Grassy Sound is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0134500, -74.8160000
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Cedar Grove

#2 Cedar Grove

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

Population12,796
Coordinates39.1626100, -74.7665500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: West 19th Avenue (-74.812253, 39.003039)
End: Kings Highway (-74.766713, 39.162638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
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 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.14 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.14 gal · 4.28 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.62 $5.24
Premium $4.95 $2.82 $5.65
Diesel $5.98 $3.41 $6.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Grassy Sound and Cedar Grove. The current time is 03:59:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.