Origin
Garton, NJ
Night in Garton on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garton, NJ to Maurice River, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Maurice River, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short, 23.6-mile journey from Garton to Maurice River in New Jersey is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 43 minutes to complete. With no highway driving, expect a more local feel throughout the entire route. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, making it an economical option for a quick excursion. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a need for attention and perhaps a GPS. Considering its brevity and direct nature, this route is perfect for a spontaneous outing rather than requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Silver Run Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| North Avenue | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Bridgeton Millville Pike | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| West Buckshutem Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Steep Run Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| South Woodruff Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Gouldtow-Woodruff Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garton, NJ and Maurice River, NJ.
1
Start on CR 686
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Garton Road
2
Turn right onto CR 659
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosenhayn Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto CR 553
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Woodruff Road
4
Continue on CR 553
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Gouldtown-Woodruff Road
5
Continue on CR 553
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Gouldtow-Woodruff Road
6
Turn left onto NJ 49
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridgeton Millville Pike
7
Continue on NJ 49
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
8
Turn right onto CR 610
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Brandriff Avenue
9
Continue on CR 555
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Race Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on CR 555
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Silver Run Road
11
Turn left onto CR 670
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Buckshutem Road
12
Turn slight right onto CR 633
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Steep Run Road
13
Continue on CR 633
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto CR 553
303 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto Memorial Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Avenue
16
Turn slight right onto Miller Avenue
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Miller Avenue
17
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
46 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 659 / Rosenhayn Avenue
Turn right onto CR 659 / Rosenhayn Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NJ 49 / Bridgeton Millville Pike
Turn left onto NJ 49 / Bridgeton Millville Pike
Navigation decision point
5
22.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CR 553 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 553 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
22.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Memorial Avenue
Turn left onto Memorial Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
23.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
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
Maurice River, NJ
Night in Maurice River on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
17 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with zero highway share contributing to its distinctly local character. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles along West Main Street, after which you'll navigate through Silver Run Road and North Avenue. This means you'll be making frequent adjustments to your steering and potentially your speed as you transition between these local thoroughfares. The drive will feel like a true exploration of New Jersey's backroads, offering a consistent pace without the high speeds of interstate travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on West Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.7 miles in near CR 659 / Rosenhayn Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 659 / Rosenhayn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (NJ 49 / Bridgeton Millville Pike): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (CR 553 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 23.6 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on West Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 659 / Rosenhayn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (NJ 49 / Bridgeton Millville Pike): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (CR 553 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maurice River, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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