Origin
Tuckerton, NJ
Afternoon in Tuckerton on Thursday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tuckerton, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tuckerton, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
The drive from Tuckerton, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ covers 37.2 miles and takes about 47m 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, South Green Street, NJ 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 37.2 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and South Green Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.1 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 12 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 30.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and South Green Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.7 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
33.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
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 89A-B
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
9
34.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 89A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
4
34.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
NJ 70
Turn left onto NJ 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
36.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tuckerton, NJ and Laurelton Gardens, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Cr 528: Brick, Lakewood and Point Pleasant.
Gsp Toll North
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
Cr 528: Brick
33.8 mi in
|
~41m
Lakewood
33.8 mi in
|
~41m
Point Pleasant
34.2 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 30.1 mi | 35m |
| South Green Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| NJ 70 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| CR 539 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Olden Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 30.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuckerton, NJ and Laurelton Gardens, NJ.
1
Start on (603)
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Green Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on CR 539
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
CR 539
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
4
Merge onto GSP
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 89A-B
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 89A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto NJ 70
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on NJ 70
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
NJ 70
Use the slight right / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
10
Continue on Olden Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Olden Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto NJ 88
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ocean Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
NJ 88
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Tuckerton, NJ · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Tuckerton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laurelton Gardens, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Laurelton Gardens, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.17 one way
$12.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.81
Garden State Parkway
(30.1 mi)
$1.81
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Laurelton Gardens, NJ
Afternoon in Laurelton Gardens on Thursday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
24 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
47m 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 Tuckerton, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ covers 37.2 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, South Green Street, NJ 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Tuckerton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.17 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tuckerton, NJ and Laurelton Gardens, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Cr 528: Brick, Lakewood and Point Pleasant.
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