Origin
Seaside Heights, NJ
Evening in Seaside Heights on Sunday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seaside Heights, NJ to Lacey, NJ
Drive Time
31m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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 29m
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6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Lacey, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick jaunt across New Jersey, this 17-mile trip from Seaside Heights to Lacey is a straightforward choice. Expect the drive to take about 31 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via Dover Road, NJ 37, and Washington Street to complete the journey. With fuel costs estimated at just $3, this is an incredibly affordable route to travel. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the transit. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that works best as a direct trip rather than an overnight stay.
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
8.5 miles from Seaside Heights, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. The route features a 25% highway share, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local surface streets rather than cruising on an interstate. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Dover Road, which spans 7.2 miles of the total distance. Because the path relies heavily on local roads, the drive feels more technical and involved than a standard highway trek. You should be prepared for frequent turns and shifting road conditions as you transition between the primary thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dover Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 51 / Ocean Boulevard.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 51 / Ocean Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 10 / Hamilton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (NJ 166 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 51 / Ocean Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 51 / Ocean Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 10 / Hamilton Avenue
Turn right onto CR 10 / Hamilton Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip
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~12m in
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NJ 166 / North Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 166 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
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~13m in
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NJ 166 / Irons Street
Turn left onto NJ 166 / Irons Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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NJ 166 / Herflicker Boulevard
Turn left onto NJ 166 / Herflicker Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Road | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| NJ 37 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Washington Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Lacey Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Herflicker Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dover Road
— 7.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaside Heights, NJ and Lacey, NJ.
1
Start on CR 4
90 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sheridan Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 51
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ocean Boulevard
3
Continue on CR 51
498 ft
·
17 sec
·
Boulevard
4
Turn right onto CR 10
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
5
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
this road
6
Continue on NJ 37
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 37
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
8
Continue on Washington Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 166
457 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Turn right onto NJ 166; CR 527
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Water Street
11
Turn left onto NJ 166
386 ft
·
11 sec
·
Irons Street
12
Turn left onto NJ 166
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Herflicker Boulevard
13
Turn right onto CR 530
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Turn right onto CR 530
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Dover Road
15
Turn left onto CR 614
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lacey Road
16
Turn right
0.6 mi
·
3 min
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 31-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops or rest breaks along the way, as the route is manageable in one go. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the trip means you should stay alert for navigation changes, particularly when moving between NJ 37 and Washington Street. Given the low $3 fuel cost, you can easily budget for this trip without any complex financial planning. Use the simplicity of this 17-mile route to your advantage by keeping your schedule open for whatever you have planned once you arrive in Lacey.
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 8.5 miles from Seaside Heights, NJ, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.2 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 17 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.5 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lacey, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Seaside Heights, 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 Seaside Heights, NJ
This is one driving day of about 17 miles and 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Seaside Heights, 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 Dover Road for about 7.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.5 mi from Seaside Heights, NJ · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.5 miles from Seaside Heights, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lacey, NJ
The final approach into Lacey, 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 Lacey, 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
$2.81 one way
$5.63 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
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
Lacey, NJ
Evening in Lacey on Sunday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
3 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
31m 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 Seaside Heights, NJ to Lacey, NJ covers 17 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dover Road, NJ 37, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Seaside Heights, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.81 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 31m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 51 / Ocean Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 10 / Hamilton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (NJ 166 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Seaside Heights, NJ to Lacey, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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