Origin
Lakewood, NJ
Late night in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, NJ to Lakehurst, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
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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Lakehurst, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
Lakewood, NJ to Lakehurst, NJ is 9.1 miles and takes about 15m via NJ 70, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, making it a straightforward local journey. You'll primarily be on state highways, offering a mixed driving experience that's easy to manage. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger exploration of the Jersey Shore area. Expect a simple drive with minimal complication.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| River Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 5.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NJ and Lakehurst, 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
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NJ 70 West: Lakehurst, Camden
5
Merge onto NJ 70
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on NJ 70
186 ft
·
12 sec
·
NJ 70
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
NJ 70
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — 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
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward NJ 70 West: Lakehurst, Camden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Lakehurst, Camden
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NJ 70
Merge onto NJ 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NJ 70
Continue onto NJ 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Lakehurst, NJ
Late night in Lakehurst on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
25 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
15m 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 offers a mixed experience, with 60% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter stretches on NJ 70, River Avenue, and Madison Avenue, providing variety in the road's feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 5.4 miles on NJ 70, which is a good portion of the total distance. Expect a drive that transitions between more developed areas and potentially more open road, without being overly monotonous. It's a drive that feels both accessible and offers a brief taste of different road types.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 15m 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: near the start (US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (NJ 70): 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.
On the drive from Lakewood, NJ to Lakehurst, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Camden along the way.
Camden
3.5 mi in
|
~6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 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: near the start (US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (NJ 70): 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 Lakehurst, 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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