How far is Tuckerton, NJ from Seaside Heights, NJ?

The driving distance from Tuckerton, NJ to Seaside Heights, NJ is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.97 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.51 mi
44.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.51 mi
Kilometers
44.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.97 mi
Kilometers
56.28 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seaside Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 2:39 PM EDT
Return by in Tuckerton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuckerton
2026-04-16T13:51
Arrive Seaside Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 2:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuckerton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Forked River
NJ

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

From Tuckerton
17.5 mi
00h 23m
To Seaside Heights
17.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly 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 Tuckerton and Seaside Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuckerton and Seaside Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on South Green Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Green Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1921 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1887 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    23.1 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park

    1472 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Route 37 West

    682 ft · 14 sec · Route 37 West

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 37 East

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Route 37 East

  8. 8

    Continue on Thomas A. Mathis Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Thomas A. Mathis Bridge

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 35 North: Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant

    1987 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    552 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    671 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Bay Boulevard

    106 m · 14 sec · Bay Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Grant Avenue

    2250 ft · 1 min · Grant Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ocean Terrace

    157 m · 19 sec · Ocean Terrace

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    623 ft · 27 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sheridan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuckerton and Seaside Heights.

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
23.1 mi · 66%
Route 37 East
4.8 mi · 14%
South Green Street
3.35 mi · 10%
Thomas A. Mathis Bridge
1.64 mi · 5%
NJ 35 North
0.61 mi · 2%
Grant Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

23.1 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forked River
00h 23m from Tuckerton
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tuckerton and Partly Sunny near Seaside Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tuckerton to Seaside Heights?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forked River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Tuckerton and 17.5 miles from Seaside Heights.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tuckerton and Partly Sunny near Seaside Heights.

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 Tuckerton and Seaside Heights. Straight-line distance: 27.51 mi (44.28 km).

Tuckerton

#1 Tuckerton

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,426
Coordinates39.6031700, -74.3401500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Seaside Heights

#2 Seaside Heights

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population3,024
Coordinates39.9442900, -74.0729100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuckerton (-74.34015, 39.60317)
End: Seaside Heights (-74.07291, 39.94429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

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 Tuckerton and Seaside Heights. The current time is 13:51:34.

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.