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Trip from Lakewood, NJ to Eagleswood Village, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

31.6 mi

51 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lakewood, NJ, NJ

Lakewood, NJ

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Downtown Eagleswood Village, NJ, NJ

Eagleswood Village, NJ

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Trip Overview

Lakewood, NJ to Eagleswood Village, NJ is 31.6 miles and takes about 44m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, making it a straightforward local journey. Given its short distance and focus on a major parkway, this route is ideal for a quick, no-fuss drive. You'll spend most of your time on a well-maintained highway, so expect a smooth and efficient transit. Consider this for a day trip or a simple commute between these two New Jersey locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 19.7 mi 23m
Lakewood Road 4 mi 6m
River Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
Main Street 1.9 mi 3m
NJ 72 1.5 mi 2m
Madison Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
US 9 0.3 mi <1m
Old South Broadway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 19.7 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NJ and Eagleswood Village, 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

20 mi · 23 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec
Exit 63 Toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 40 sec
Toward NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island
9

Merge onto NJ 72

1.5 mi · 2 min · NJ 72
Use the right lane.
10

Take the exit

303 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 9 South: Atlantic City
11

Continue on Old South Broadway

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Old South Broadway
12

Take the ramp

165 ft · 5 sec
Toward US 9 South: Atlantic City
13

Merge onto US 9

1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto Julian Court

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Julian Court
15

Arrive at destination

Julian Court

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.7 — 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.
6
27.5 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 63 Toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton
7
27.7 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.04 one way

$10.08 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $5.58 $11.15
premium $4.81 $5.98 $11.96
diesel $4.80 $5.97 $11.93

Estimated Tolls: $1.18

Garden State Parkway (19.7 mi) $1.18

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$1

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52
Efficient EV 7.9 0 $2.77 $1.26
EV Truck/SUV 12.6 0 $4.42 $2.02

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 4, 2026

Origin

Lakewood, NJ

Night in Lakewood on Monday

Local time

9:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

100°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 10 mph 35% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 4 at 8:35AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 4 at 3:57AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Eagleswood Village, NJ

Night in Eagleswood Village on Monday

Local time

9:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 5 to 10 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 4 at 8:35AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 4 at 3:57AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

6 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

44m 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?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the journey on major roadways. You'll encounter stretches of Garden State Parkway, including a continuous segment of 19.7 miles, indicating a significant portion of the trip will be at higher speeds. The route begins with local roads like Lakewood Road and River Avenue before merging onto the parkway. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal interruptions once you're on the main highway, allowing for steady progress towards your destination.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.7 mi on Garden State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Lakewood Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 31.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

120 ft 27 ft

Total Climb

163 ft

Total Descent

195 ft

Highest Point

120 ft

~22.6 mi in

Elevation Range

93 ft

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 Eagleswood Village, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp and Pemberton.

Gsp

7.6 mi in | ~13m | via US 9

Pemberton

27.5 mi in | ~36m

About the Cities

Starting in Lakewood, NJ

Full guide →

Lakewood is a town in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Top landmarks

  • • Georgian Court University — Private university in Lakewood Township, New Jersey. United States

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 44m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.18 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 — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Eagleswood Village, 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: 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 Eagleswood Village, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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