How far is Laurelton Gardens, NJ from Tuckerton, NJ?

The driving distance from Laurelton Gardens, NJ to Tuckerton, NJ is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
37.78 mi
00h 38m
Flight
34.34 mi
55.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.34 mi
Kilometers
55.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.78 mi
Kilometers
60.8 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuckerton
Thu, Apr 16, 11:10 AM EDT
Return by in Laurelton Gardens
Thu, Apr 16, 11:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurelton Gardens
2026-04-16T10:31
Arrive Tuckerton
Thu, Apr 16, 11:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Laurelton Gardens
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forked River
NJ

Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Laurelton Gardens
18.9 mi
00h 19m
To Tuckerton
18.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laurelton Gardens and Tuckerton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurelton Gardens and Tuckerton.

  1. 1

    Start on Ocean Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ocean Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chambersbridge Road

    1151 ft · 22 sec · Chambersbridge Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll South

    990 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    31.9 mi · 38 min · Garden State Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 539: Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton

    1099 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurelton Gardens and Tuckerton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
31.9 mi · 84%
Ocean Avenue
1.53 mi · 4%
Chambersbridge Road
0.22 mi · 1%
CR 539
0.21 mi · 1%
GSP Toll South
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

31.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forked River
00h 19m from Laurelton Gardens
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Laurelton Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Tuckerton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laurelton Gardens to Tuckerton?

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 18.9 miles from Laurelton Gardens and 18.9 miles from Tuckerton.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Laurelton Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Tuckerton.

Stop Ideas Near Forked River

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forked River, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forked River.

OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

52 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Absecon

53 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

57 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

57 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurelton Gardens and Tuckerton. Straight-line distance: 34.34 mi (55.26 km).

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#1 Laurelton Gardens

Laurelton Gardens is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.0742800, -74.1340300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Tuckerton

#2 Tuckerton

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,426
Coordinates39.6031700, -74.3401500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: NJ 88 (-74.134206, 40.074214)
End: South Green Street (-74.340144, 39.603171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.05 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.87
2.66 gal · 10.1 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.43 $10.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.12 $12.23
Premium $4.95 $6.59 $13.18
Diesel $5.98 $7.95 $15.91

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurelton Gardens and Tuckerton. The current time is 10:31:22.

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.