Origin
Jackson, NJ
Late night in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, 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
1h 14m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Jackson to Lakewood, you are looking at a straightforward 48.6-mile journey through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 14 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, the trip is highly economical and requires no overnight stops. The route relies primarily on NJ 70 and South Hope Chapel Road to bridge the two New Jersey locations. Because the drive is short, you have the flexibility to head out whenever it suits your schedule without worrying about complex logistics. It serves as a practical connection within the region, ideal for those who prefer a quick, no-fuss transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| NJ 70 East | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| South Hope Chapel Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Jackson Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| US 206 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Oakshade Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Tuckerton Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 14.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on CR 534
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackson Road
2
Continue on CR 534
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Oakshade Road
3
Turn right onto CR 622
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Tuckerton Road
4
Turn left onto US 206
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 206
5
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
109 ft
·
1 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
8
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
10
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
11
Continue on NJ 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
12
Continue on NJ 70
309 ft
·
9 sec
·
NJ 70
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 547
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Ridgeway Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on CR 547
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Lakehurst Whitesville Road
15
Continue on CR 547
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
South Hope Chapel Road
16
Turn right onto CR 528; CR 547
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Veterans Highway
17
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Whitesville Road
18
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Whitesville Road
19
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lakewood Road
20
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
23
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Jackson, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 13.5 and 47.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
NJ 70
Slight right onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
38.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, To...
6
39.3 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
CR 547 / Ridgeway Road
Turn left onto CR 547 / Ridgeway Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.06 one way
$16.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.43 | $18.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
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
23 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
1h 14m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 63% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself navigating a mix of transit environments, anchored by the consistent flow of NJ 70 East. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 14.7-mile segment on NJ 70, which dictates the overall pace of the trip. Transitioning from the highway segments onto South Hope Chapel Road shifts the personality of the drive, requiring a bit more attention as you approach your destination. Overall, the experience is functional and direct, providing a predictable rhythm rather than a winding or technical challenge.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and NJ 70 East. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.5 miles in near NJ 70.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.5 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. 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 Jackson, NJ and Lakewood, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island, Toms River and Brick.
Long Beach Island
13.5 mi in
|
~22m
|
via NJ 70
Toms River
38.4 mi in
|
~57m
|
via NJ 70
Brick
38.4 mi in
|
~57m
|
via NJ 70
About the Cities
Starting in Jackson, NJ
Full guide →Jackson Township is a town of 60,000 people (2022) in Ocean County (New Jersey). Jackson is the site of Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor theme parks. This article also covers Plumsted Township, a community of about 8,000 people to the west of Jackson.
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 1h 14m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on NJ 70. 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 13.5 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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