Origin
Fair Haven, NJ
Morning in Fair Haven on Tuesday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fair Haven, NJ to Lakewood, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fair Haven, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 26.5-mile drive from Fair Haven, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 39 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via the Garden State Parkway, Lakewood Farmingdale Road, and Central Jersey Expressway, with 54% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is a very economical excursion. Given its short distance and duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule. This route stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Lakewood Farmingdale Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| East Front Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Newman Springs Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Squankum Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Shrewsbury Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 11.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Haven, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on Fisk Street
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fisk Street
2
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Locust Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Front Street
4
Continue on CR 10
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
River Road
5
Continue on CR 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Front Street
6
Turn left onto CR 13
216 ft
·
4 sec
·
Rector Place
7
Continue on CR 13
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrewsbury Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 520
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newman Springs Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
10
Merge onto GSP
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 98
Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto NJ 34
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
NJ 34
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
16
Merge onto NJ 138
259 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 138
17
Continue on I 195
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 31A
Toward CR 547 South
Use the right lane.
19
Turn straight onto CR 547
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakewood Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on CR 547
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Squankum Road
21
Turn right onto CR 547
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
9th Street
22
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547
360 ft
·
12 sec
·
Madison Avenue
23
Turn left onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 16.3 and 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
16.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
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 98
Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar,...
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Br...
9
17 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Trenton
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
7
26.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
Garden State Parkway
(11.4 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Lakewood, NJ
Morning in Lakewood on Tuesday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
3 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
39m 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 mixed driving experience on this route, blending highway speeds with local road sections. The Garden State Parkway makes up the longest uninterrupted stretch at 11.4 miles, offering a taste of faster-paced travel. As you transition to roads like Lakewood Farmingdale Road and Central Jersey Expressway, the character will likely shift, offering a different feel behind the wheel. The 54% highway share suggests you'll encounter both efficient, open stretches and potentially more stop-and-go or slower sections as you approach your destination.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 26.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Fair Haven, NJ and Lakewood, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Trenton and Cr 547 South.
Gsp Toll South
4.6 mi in
|
~9m
Trenton
16.3 mi in
|
~22m
Cr 547 South
20.4 mi in
|
~29m
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 39m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.69 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 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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