Origin
Grassy Sound, NJ
Late night in Grassy Sound on Wednesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Grassy Sound, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16 mi
26 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 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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 Grassy Sound, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ covers 16 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, North Wildwood Boulevard, Shore Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.65 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
8 miles from Grassy Sound, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Grassy Sound, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ covers 16 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 6.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
24 ft
1 ft
Total Climb
35 ft
Total Descent
16 ft
Highest Point
24 ft
~16 mi in
Elevation Range
23 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 621; OD / New Jersey Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 16 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 621; OD / New Jersey Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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CR 621; OD / New Jersey Avenue
Turn left onto CR 621; OD / New Jersey Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
5.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 6
Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
5
5.6 mi into trip
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~10m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
12.5 mi into trip
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~18m in
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GSP NB Exit 13
Take the exit onto GSP NB Exit 13 toward Swainton, Avalon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 13
Toward Swainton, Avalon
6
12.7 mi into trip
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~18m in
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CR 601 / Avalon Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto CR 601 / Avalon Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grassy Sound, NJ and Cedar Grove, NJ, road signs point toward Swainton and Avalon.
Swainton
12.5 mi in
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~18m
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via GSP NB Exit 13
Avalon
12.5 mi in
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~18m
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via GSP NB Exit 13
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| North Wildwood Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Shore Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| New Jersey Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Avalon Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Spruce Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 19th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 6.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grassy Sound, NJ and Cedar Grove, NJ.
1
Start on West 19th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 19th Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 621; OD
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on CR 621; OD
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Anglesea Drive
4
Continue on NJ 147; OD
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Spruce Avenue
5
Continue on NJ 147; OD
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Wildwood Boulevard
6
Turn slight right
432 ft
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 6
Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
8
Merge onto GSP
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit onto GSP NB Exit 13
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
GSP NB Exit 13
Exit 13
Toward Swainton, Avalon
Use the right lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto CR 601
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Avalon Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Shore Road
12
Turn left onto NJ 83
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight right onto CR 608
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Kings Highway
14
Arrive at destination
CR 608
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 8 miles from Grassy Sound, NJ, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.9 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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar Grove, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Grassy Sound, 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 Grassy Sound, NJ
This is one driving day of about 16 miles and 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grassy Sound, 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 6.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8 mi from Grassy Sound, NJ · 13m 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8 miles from Grassy Sound, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cedar Grove, NJ
The final approach into Cedar Grove, 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 Cedar Grove, 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
$2.65 one way
$5.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.41
Garden State Parkway
(6.9 mi)
$0.41
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: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Cedar Grove, NJ
Late night in Cedar Grove on Wednesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 mph
2% chance
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
5 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Grassy Sound, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ covers 16 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, North Wildwood Boulevard, Shore Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Grassy Sound, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.65 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 demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 16 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 621; OD / New Jersey Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Grassy Sound, NJ and Cedar Grove, NJ, road signs point toward Swainton and Avalon.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1 ft to 24 ft elevation with about 35 ft of total climbing.
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