Origin
Lacey, NJ
Morning in Lacey on Sunday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lacey, NJ to Seaside Heights, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lacey, NJ
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Seaside Heights, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick coastal escape, the 17.2-mile trip from Lacey to Seaside Heights is a straightforward commute. You can expect to spend about 32 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating primarily via Dover Road, Route 37 East, and Washington Street, you will find the journey efficient for a short excursion within the Northeast. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel covers the entire trek, keeping costs minimal for your travel plans. This route is designed for those looking for a direct path between these two New Jersey locations without the need for multiple stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Road | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Route 37 East | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Washington Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Thomas A. Mathis Bridge | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Lacey Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Grant Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Sheridan Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dover Road
— 7.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lacey, NJ and Seaside Heights, NJ.
1
Start on this road
0.6 mi
·
3 min
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 614
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lacey Road
3
Turn right onto CR 618
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CR 530
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dover Road
5
Turn left onto CR 530
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 166
336 ft
·
7 sec
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
7
Continue on NJ 166
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Turn right onto Washington Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
9
Turn right onto NJ 37
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 37 East
10
Continue on NJ 37
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Thomas A. Mathis Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 35 North: Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant
12
Merge onto NJ 35
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
NJ 35
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
14
Turn straight onto Bay Boulevard
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bay Boulevard
15
Turn right onto CR 6
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Avenue
16
Turn left onto Ocean Terrace
514 ft
·
19 sec
·
Ocean Terrace
17
Turn left onto CR 4
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Sheridan Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
CR 4
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 614 / Lacey Road
Turn left onto CR 614 / Lacey Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 618 / Dover Road
Turn right onto CR 618 / Dover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NJ 166 / Atlantic City Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 166 / Atlantic City Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
17.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CR 4 / Sheridan Avenue
Turn left onto CR 4 / Sheridan Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
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
Seaside Heights, NJ
Morning in Seaside Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:17 AM
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
32m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While 16 miles of the 17.2-mile journey consist of highway travel, the route transitions frequently through different road types. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 7.2 miles spent on Dover Road, which serves as the backbone of your trip. As you move from Lacey toward the coast, the feel of the road shifts from neighborhood-adjacent segments to the main thoroughfares of Route 37 East. It is a practical, functional drive that gets you to your destination quickly.
Only 16% 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: 7.2 mi on Dover Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near CR 614 / Lacey Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 17.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.6 miles (CR 614 / Lacey Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (CR 618 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (NJ 166 / Atlantic City Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lacey, NJ to Seaside Heights, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Point Pleasant along the way.
Point Pleasant
15.9 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Dover Road. 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 0.6 miles (CR 614 / Lacey Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (CR 618 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (NJ 166 / Atlantic City Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Seaside Heights, 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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