Origin
Ocean City, NJ
Morning in Ocean City on Friday
Local time
11:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean City, NJ to Grassy Sound, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean City, NJ
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Grassy Sound, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
Ocean City, NJ to Grassy Sound, NJ is 29.4 miles and takes about 43m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, making it a convenient local excursion. The drive is predominantly highway-focused, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its short distance and duration, it's perfect for a quick getaway or a day trip without requiring an overnight stay. Plan for a minimal fuel cost of around $5 for this journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by its highway-focused profile, with 63% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 18.6 miles on the Garden State Parkway, which forms the backbone of this route. While mostly highway, the route incorporates segments of North Wildwood Boulevard and Central Avenue, likely offering a transition from the faster parkway speeds to more localized roads as you approach your destination. Expect a relatively smooth and direct driving experience for the majority of the 29.4 miles.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 18.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and North Wildwood Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m 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 0.1 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (CR 623 / 34th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (GSP SB Entrance 25): 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.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 623 / 34th Street
Turn right onto CR 623 / 34th Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
GSP SB Entrance 25
Take the ramp onto GSP SB Entrance 25 toward GSP Toll South
Navigation decision point
Toward GSP Toll South
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
23.7 mi into trip
|
~33m 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 Ocean City, NJ and Grassy Sound, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Whitesboro.
Gsp Toll South
4.8 mi in
|
~11m
|
via GSP SB Entrance 25
Whitesboro
23.7 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| North Wildwood Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Central Avenue | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Roosevelt Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| New Jersey Avenue | 0.8 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
— 18.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean City, NJ and Grassy Sound, NJ.
1
Start on East 9th Street
368 ft
·
21 sec
·
East 9th Street
2
Turn left onto Central Avenue
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 623
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
34th Street
4
Continue on CR 623
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
5
Take the ramp onto GSP SB Entrance 25
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
GSP SB Entrance 25
Toward GSP Toll South
6
Merge onto GSP
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 6
Toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto NJ 147
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Wildwood Boulevard
9
Continue on NJ 147; OD
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Spruce Avenue
10
Continue on NJ 147; OD
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Anglesea Drive
11
Continue on CR 621; OD
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Jersey Avenue
12
Turn right onto West 19th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 19th Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
West 19th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.87 one way
$9.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.12
Garden State Parkway
(18.6 mi)
$1.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Grassy Sound on Friday
Local time
11:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
43m 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 Ocean City, NJ to Grassy Sound, NJ covers 29.4 miles and takes about 43m 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, Central Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Ocean City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.87 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 43m 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 0.1 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (CR 623 / 34th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (GSP SB Entrance 25): Navigation decision point.
Between Ocean City, NJ and Grassy Sound, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Whitesboro.
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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