Origin
Lakewood, NJ
Late night in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, NJ to Spring Lake Heights, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Spring Lake Heights, NJ
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Trip Overview
Lakewood to Spring Lake Heights is 14.5 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Lakewood Farmingdale Road, NJ 138, and Central Jersey Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive that keeps you within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience with some highway time. Given the quick travel time, this route is ideal for a same-day trip with plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Farmingdale Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| NJ 138 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| River Road | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Warren Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Squankum Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Madison Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lakewood Farmingdale Road
— 4.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NJ and Spring Lake Heights, NJ.
1
Start on 8th Street
46 ft
·
4 sec
·
8th Street
2
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547
360 ft
·
11 sec
·
Madison Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 547
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
9th Street
4
Continue on CR 547
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Squankum Road
5
Continue on CR 547
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakewood Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 195 East: Shore Points
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 195
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
8
Continue on NJ 138
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 138
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
10
Merge onto NJ 35
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
11
Turn left onto CR 47
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Warren Avenue
12
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
4th Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
4th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 547 / 9th Street
Turn right onto CR 547 / 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 195 East: Shore Points
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 195 East: Shore Points
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
13.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CR 47 / Warren Avenue
Turn left onto CR 47 / Warren Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.40 one way
$4.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Spring Lake Heights, NJ
Late night in Spring Lake Heights on Sunday
Local time
3:37 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
22m 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 offers a mixed drive, with about 38% on highways. You'll begin on Lakewood Farmingdale Road for the longest continuous stretch of 4.2 miles, providing a feel for local New Jersey roads. As you progress, you'll transition to NJ 138 and then the Central Jersey Expressway, which will feel more like a typical expressway. The drive isn't long enough for dramatic changes, but you'll notice the shift from more local traversal to faster-paced highway segments.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Lakewood Farmingdale Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 14.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 547 / 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Lakewood Farmingdale Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Spring Lake Heights, 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 547 / 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spring Lake Heights, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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