Origin
Belmar, NJ
Afternoon in Belmar on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belmar, 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
20m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belmar, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Belmar and Lakewood, this 13.5-mile journey is a straightforward commute that typically takes about 20 minutes. It is perfectly suited as a simple one-day trip, requiring no overnight stops given the short distance. You will primarily navigate via Lakewood Farmingdale Road, NJ 138, and the Central Jersey Expressway to reach your destination. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. Both locations sit within the Northeast region, making this a localized trip that keeps you well within the familiar landscape of New Jersey. It is an efficient way to get from the coast toward the inland area without any complex planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Farmingdale Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| NJ 138 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Squankum Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 10th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Madison Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lakewood Farmingdale Road
— 4.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmar, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on D Street
40 ft
·
9 sec
·
D Street
2
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Avenue
3
Turn left onto NJ 35; NJ 71
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
5
Continue on NJ 138
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 138
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on I 195
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 31A
Toward CR 547 South
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto CR 547
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakewood Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on CR 547
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Squankum Road
10
Turn right onto CR 547
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
9th Street
11
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547
360 ft
·
12 sec
·
Madison Avenue
12
Turn left onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
10th Avenue
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward CR 547 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 31A
Toward CR 547 South
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
13.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
3:22 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
20m 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?
This 13.5-mile route offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied. You will spend about 44% of your time on highways, balancing faster stretches with local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted portion of the drive is a 4.3-mile stretch on Lakewood Farmingdale Road, which serves as a significant segment of your travel time. As you transition between the different road types, expect a shift in pace from the highway portions to the surface roads. It is a functional drive that moves you efficiently through the landscape, providing a consistent flow without the monotony of a long-haul interstate cruise.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Lakewood Farmingdale Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 10th 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 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Belmar, NJ to Lakewood, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 547 South along the way.
Cr 547 South
7.4 mi in
|
~9m
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 20m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on Lakewood Farmingdale 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: near the start (10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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