Directions by Car or Boat
Car Boat
Tuckerton Seaport is conveniently located on Route 9, 1/2 mile south of the intersection of Route 9 and Route 539 in historic downtown Tuckerton.
From Trenton
Take Route 206 to Route 70 east to Route 72 east. Watch for cut-off in Pine Barrens to Tuckerton (Route 539) on right midway between circle and Long Beach Island. Follow Route 539 south (becomes Green Street) to the third traffic light at Route 9 (Main Street) in Tuckerton (WaWa on corner). Turn right at light onto Route 9 (Main Street). The Seaport is ahead on the left across from the lake.
From North Jersey
Take the Garden State Parkway south to Exit 58 (Tuckerton/Little Egg Harbor). Make a left at end of ramp onto Rt. 539 South. Follow Route 539 (becomes Green Street) to the third traffic light at Route 9 (Main Street). Make a right. The Seaport is on left across from the lake.
From South Jersey
Take the Garden State Parkway north to Exit 50 (New Gretna/Route 9 north). Follow Route 9 north for approximately 7 miles through New Gretna and into Little Egg Harbor Township. The Seaport is on the right across from the lake approximately 1 mile after entering Tuckerton borough.
Drive Times
| From New York City |
106 miles; 2 hours, 15 minutes |
| From Philadelphia |
73 miles; 1 hour, 45 minutes |
| From Baltimore |
162 miles; 3 hours, 30 minutes |
| From Long Beach Island |
15 miles; 30 minutes |
| From Atlantic City |
28 miles; 35 minutes |
| From Cape May |
58 miles; 1 hour |
Directions By Boat back to top
Come to the Tuckerton Seaport by boat and enjoy a leisurely day taking in the sights and sounds of our recreated maritime village. You can enjoy an outstanding lunch prepared by Scojo's located onsite. Shop in our Gift Shop located in our Visitor's Center or walk to shop in Historic Tuckerton. Docking is always FREE of charge with your paid admission to Tuckerton Seaport.
The Tuckerton Seaport has installed 27 floating docks for visitors who wish to come by water. The docks can accommodate boats up to 60 feet in length with a 20-foot beam.
There is no overnight docking. Slips will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Members of the Seaport may make reservations in advance. All persons on board any vessel docking at the Seaport will be required to pay the Seaport admission fee. Members enter for FREE. Be sure to bring your membership card.