Origin
Island Heights, NJ
Morning in Island Heights on Sunday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Island Heights, 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
23m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Island Heights, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 13.1-mile drive from Island Heights to Lakewood, New Jersey, will take approximately 23 minutes, making it a perfect short trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, it's an economical option for a quick journey. You'll primarily navigate Lakewood Road and Route 37 East, with a segment on River Avenue. Given its brevity and limited stops, this route is best suited as a single-day excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. The drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, offering a straightforward local experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| Route 37 East | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| River Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West End Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Garden Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lakewood Road
— 6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Island Heights, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on (627)
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto Garden Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden Avenue
3
Turn right onto West End Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West End Avenue
4
Turn left onto NJ 37
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 37 East
5
Turn right onto NJ 166
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Lakewood Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
River Avenue
7
Continue on US 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
8
Turn right onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
9
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Garden Avenue
Turn left onto Garden Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West End Avenue
Turn right onto West End Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
Turn right onto NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
8th Street
Turn right onto 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 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 | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
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
Morning in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Scattered Rain Showers
N 5 to 10 mph
35% chance
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
34 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
23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 on this route, with a highway share of only 21%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6 miles along Lakewood Road. This suggests a journey characterized by frequent intersections and changes in speed rather than long, open highway cruising. The road's personality is that of a typical local artery, connecting communities and requiring constant attention to navigation and traffic signals.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Lakewood Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Garden Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Garden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West End Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (NJ 166 / Lakewood Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 23m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on Lakewood 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 0.2 miles (Garden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West End Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (NJ 166 / Lakewood Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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