Origin
Bass River, NJ
Afternoon in Bass River on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bass River, NJ to Lakewood, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bass River, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 40.9-mile drive from Bass River, NJ to Lakewood, NJ should take you about 54 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Northeast region. The route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 78% of it on high-speed roads, including a significant 31.1-mile stretch on the Garden State Parkway. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this short distance; it's designed for a single, straightforward trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 31.1 mi | 36m |
| Lakewood Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| River Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 9 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Greenbush Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lomell Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Allens Dock Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 31.1 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bass River, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on Allens Dock Road
491 ft
·
26 sec
·
Allens Dock Road
2
Turn right onto US 9
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 9
3
Turn left onto CR 654
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Greenbush Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
5
Merge onto GSP
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 9
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 9
Exit 83
Toward US 9 North, CR 571, NJ 166: Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward Toms River
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn straight onto Lomell Lane
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lomell Lane
10
Turn right onto NJ 166
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakewood Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
River Avenue
12
Continue on US 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
13
Turn right onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
14
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Bass River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 33.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll North
Navigation decision point
Toward GSP Toll North
6
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
32.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 9
Take the exit onto US 9 toward US 9 North, CR 571, NJ 166: 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 83
Toward US 9 North, CR 571, NJ 166: Lakewood
7
32.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Toms River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Toms River
6
33.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
Turn right onto NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.78 one way
$13.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.87
Garden State Parkway
(31.1 mi)
$1.87
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Lakewood, NJ
Afternoon in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
54m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this trip, with 78% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a substantial 31.1-mile segment on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the journey. The route primarily utilizes the Garden State Parkway, Lakewood Road, and River Avenue. While largely a highway drive, the transition onto local roads like Lakewood Road and River Avenue will introduce a change of pace as you approach your destination.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.1 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Lakewood Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 40.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
139 ft
2 ft
Total Climb
266 ft
Total Descent
195 ft
Highest Point
139 ft
~17.5 mi in
Elevation Range
137 ft
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.
Between Bass River, NJ and Lakewood, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 571 and Toms River.
Cr 571
32.3 mi in
|
~39m
|
via US 9
Toms River
32.7 mi in
|
~39m
About the Cities
Arriving in Lakewood, NJ
Full guide →Lakewood is a town in Ocean County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.87 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lakewood, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakewood, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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