Origin
Cedar Grove, NJ
Late night in Cedar Grove on Wednesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Grove, NJ to Grassy Sound, NJ
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
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6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Grove, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Grove, NJ to Grassy Sound, NJ covers 15.4 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Shore Road, North Wildwood Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.7 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Cedar Grove, NJ to Grassy Sound, NJ covers 15.4 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 9 / Shore Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (GSP SB Entrance 12): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
Turn slight right toward US 9 South: Cape May
Navigation decision point
Toward US 9 South: Cape May
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 9 / Shore Road
Turn straight onto US 9 / Shore Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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GSP SB Entrance 12
Take the ramp onto GSP SB Entrance 12 toward GSP South
Navigation decision point
Toward GSP South
3
4.5 mi into trip
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~7m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
9.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cedar Grove, NJ and Grassy Sound, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South and Whitesboro.
Gsp South
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
Whitesboro
9.7 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Shore Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| North Wildwood Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| New Jersey Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Spruce Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 19th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Anglesea Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove, NJ and Grassy Sound, NJ.
1
Start on CR 608
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn straight onto NJ 83
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
3
Turn slight right
356 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 9 South: Cape May
4
Turn straight onto US 9
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Shore Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn slight left
102 ft
·
3 sec
Toward GSP South
6
Take the ramp onto GSP SB Entrance 12
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
GSP SB Entrance 12
Toward GSP South
7
Merge onto GSP
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Garden State Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 6
Toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto NJ 147
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Wildwood Boulevard
10
Continue on NJ 147; OD
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Spruce Avenue
11
Continue on NJ 147; OD
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Anglesea Drive
12
Continue on CR 621; OD
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Jersey Avenue
13
Turn right onto West 19th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 19th Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
West 19th Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.7 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15.4 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.7 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grassy Sound, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cedar Grove, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cedar Grove, NJ
This is one driving day of about 15.4 miles and 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 5.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.7 mi from Cedar Grove, NJ · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.7 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grassy Sound, NJ
The final approach into Grassy Sound, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Grassy Sound, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Garden State Parkway
(5.2 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Grassy Sound, NJ
Late night in Grassy Sound on Wednesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cedar Grove, NJ to Grassy Sound, NJ covers 15.4 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Shore Road, North Wildwood Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 9 / Shore Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (GSP SB Entrance 12): Navigation decision point.
Between Cedar Grove, NJ and Grassy Sound, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South and Whitesboro.
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