How far is Ocean City, NJ from Grassy Sound, NJ?

The driving distance from Ocean City, NJ to Grassy Sound, NJ is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
29.38 mi
00h 43m
Flight
22.37 mi
36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.37 mi
Kilometers
36 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.38 mi
Kilometers
47.29 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grassy Sound
Wed, Apr 15, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in Ocean City
Wed, Apr 15, 9:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean City
2026-04-15T07:53
Arrive Grassy Sound
Wed, Apr 15, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ocean City
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
Cedar Grove
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

From Ocean City
14.7 mi
00h 21m
To Grassy Sound
14.7 mi
00h 21m

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 to 10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ocean City and Grassy Sound.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean City and Grassy Sound.

  1. 1

    Start on East 9th Street

    112 m · 22 sec · East 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 34th Street

    1521 ft · 58 sec · 34th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South

    1383 ft · 34 sec · GSP SB Entrance 25

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Wildwood Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Wildwood Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West Spruce Avenue

    2874 ft · 51 sec · West Spruce Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West Anglesea Drive

    1785 ft · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on New Jersey Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · New Jersey Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 19th Avenue

    2611 ft · 2 min · West 19th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 19th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ocean City and Grassy Sound.

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
18.6 mi · 63%
North Wildwood Boulevard
3.31 mi · 11%
Central Avenue
2.67 mi · 9%
Roosevelt Boulevard
1.79 mi · 6%
New Jersey Avenue
0.82 mi · 3%
West Spruce Avenue
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

18.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Grove
00h 21m from Ocean City
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ocean City and Mostly Sunny near Grassy Sound.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ocean City to Grassy Sound?

The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Cedar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Ocean City and 14.7 miles from Grassy Sound.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ocean City and Mostly Sunny near Grassy Sound.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cedar Grove, 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 Cedar Grove.

OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

36 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Absecon

37 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

42 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

52 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocean City and Grassy Sound. Straight-line distance: 22.37 mi (36 km).

Ocean City

#1 Ocean City

City in New Jersey

Population10,971
Coordinates39.2776200, -74.5746000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Grassy Sound

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

Population0
Coordinates39.0134500, -74.8160000
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Ocean City (-74.5746, 39.27762)
End: Grassy Sound (-74.816, 39.01345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.50
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.25 $8.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.78 $9.57
Premium $4.95 $5.15 $10.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.22 $12.44

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 Ocean City and Grassy Sound. The current time is 07:53:12.

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.