Origin
Lincoln Park, NJ
Evening in Lincoln Park on Friday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln Park, NJ to Seaside Heights, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln Park, NJ
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Seaside Heights, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lincoln Park, NJ to Seaside Heights, NJ covers 24.1 miles and takes about 36m 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, Route 37 East, Thomas A. Mathis Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 24.1 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Route 37 East. The longest continuous stretch is about 14 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 14 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Route 37 East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 8 / Barnegat Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 8 / Barnegat Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 8 / Barnegat Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8 / Barnegat Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 82
Toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beac...
6
22.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 35 North: Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 35 North: Seaside Heights, Point Plea...
5
24 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 4 / Sheridan Avenue
Turn left onto CR 4 / Sheridan Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lincoln Park, NJ and Seaside Heights, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Island Beach State Park and Point Pleasant.
Gsp Toll North
1.6 mi in
|
~4m
Island Beach State Park
15.9 mi in
|
~21m
Point Pleasant
22.8 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 14 mi | 16m |
| Route 37 East | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Thomas A. Mathis Bridge | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Barnegat Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Village Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Grant Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Bay Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Route 37 West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 14 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Park, NJ and Seaside Heights, NJ.
1
Start on Village Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Village Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Barnegat Boulevard
3
Turn left onto CR 554
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Bay Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
5
Merge onto GSP
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 82
Toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto NJ 37
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Route 37 West
8
Continue on NJ 37
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 37 East
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on NJ 37
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Thomas A. Mathis Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 35 North: Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant
11
Merge onto NJ 35
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
NJ 35
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
13
Turn straight onto Bay Boulevard
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bay Boulevard
14
Turn right onto CR 6
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Avenue
15
Turn left onto Ocean Terrace
514 ft
·
19 sec
·
Ocean Terrace
16
Turn left onto CR 4
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Sheridan Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
CR 4
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$7.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.84
Garden State Parkway
(14 mi)
$0.84
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Seaside Heights, NJ
Evening in Seaside Heights on Friday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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 Lincoln Park, NJ to Seaside Heights, NJ covers 24.1 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Route 37 East, Thomas A. Mathis Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.00 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 8 / Barnegat Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lincoln Park, NJ and Seaside Heights, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Island Beach State Park and Point Pleasant.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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