Origin
Lakewood, NJ
Morning in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
Unknown
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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Eagleswood Village, NJ
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NJ and Eagleswood Village, NJ.
Start on 8th Street
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547
Continue on US 9
Continue on US 9
Take the exit onto US 9
Merge onto GSP; US 9
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NJ 72
Take the exit
Continue on Old South Broadway
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 9
Turn right onto Julian Court
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
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
Merge onto GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Eagleswood Village on Sunday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Pemberton
Lakewood is a town in Ocean County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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