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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Green Street
3 mi · 5 min · South Green Street
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Continue straight
1921 ft · 32 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
1887 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.1 mi · 27 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 Tuckerton and Seaside Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forked River.
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Absecon
Hammonton, New Jersey
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuckerton and Seaside Heights. Straight-line distance: 27.51 mi (44.28 km).
#1 Tuckerton
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,426 |
| Coordinates | 39.6031700, -74.3401500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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