Origin
Lakewood, NJ
Morning in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, NJ to Barnegat, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakewood, NJ
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Barnegat, NJ
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Trip Overview
Lakewood, NJ to Barnegat, NJ is 26.4 miles and takes about 37m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick drive stays entirely within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip, mostly focused on highway travel, making it ideal for a short excursion or a simple relocation. Given its brevity, this route is easily manageable for a same-day trip, offering minimal travel time between the two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 16.2 mi | 19m |
| Lakewood Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| River Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Bay Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 9 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lighthouse Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 16.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NJ and Barnegat, NJ.
1
Start on 8th Street
46 ft
·
7 sec
·
8th Street
2
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
River Avenue
4
Continue on US 9
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakewood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 9
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 9
Toward GSP, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Garden State Parkway
6
Merge onto GSP; US 9
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 67A
Toward CR 554 East: Barnegat
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto (105)
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Lighthouse Drive
9
Turn right onto West Bay Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Bay Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Arrive at destination
CR 609
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 9
Take the exit onto US 9 toward GSP, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Garden State Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GSP, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Garden S...
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward CR 554 East: Barnegat
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67A
Toward CR 554 East: Barnegat
5
24.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
West Bay Avenue
Turn right onto West Bay Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.97
Garden State Parkway
(16.2 mi)
$0.97
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: 9.2 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 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
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
Barnegat, NJ
Morning in Barnegat on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 route is predominantly highway-focused, with 62% of the drive utilizing major roadways like the Garden State Parkway. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest segment covering 16.2 miles on the Garden State Parkway. While primarily highway, the initial and final portions incorporate local roads such as Lakewood Road and River Avenue, offering a slight change of pace. Expect consistent speeds for the majority of the journey, making it a predictable and efficient drive.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Lakewood Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 9; CR 547 / Madison 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 37m drive. You will face about 5 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 (US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles (GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Between Lakewood, NJ and Barnegat, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp and Cr 554 East: Barnegat.
Gsp
7.6 mi in
|
~13m
|
via US 9
Cr 554 East: Barnegat
24 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
Starting 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 37m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.97 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.
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 (US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles (GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barnegat, 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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