Origin
Lakewood, NJ
Morning in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, NJ to Windsor Park, 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
12.6 mi
20 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 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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Windsor Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
Lakewood to Windsor Park is 12.6 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Lakewood Road and Route 37 East, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, offering a straightforward drive between two points in the Northeast region. Expect a turn-heavy local experience, meaning you'll be navigating more frequent intersections than open highway. Given its brief duration and low estimated fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or local errand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| Route 37 East | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| River Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Adams Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Vaughn Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cornell Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lakewood Road
— 6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NJ and Windsor Park, 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
Continue on NJ 166
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakewood Road
6
Turn left onto NJ 37
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 37 East
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the exit
248 ft
·
12 sec
8
Turn left onto (627)
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Vaughn Avenue
9
Turn right onto Adams Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Adams Avenue
10
Turn left onto Cornell Avenue
309 ft
·
10 sec
·
Cornell Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Cornell Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.5 — 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.
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NJ 37 / Route 37 East
Turn left onto NJ 37 / Route 37 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
(627) / Vaughn Avenue
Turn left onto (627) / Vaughn Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Adams Avenue
Turn right onto Adams Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Cornell Avenue
Turn left onto Cornell Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Windsor Park, NJ
Morning in Windsor Park on Sunday
Local time
10:56 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 drive has a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, with only 21% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 6 miles on Lakewood Road before transitioning to other local roads like Route 37 East and River Avenue. The character of the road will likely shift from more suburban or town-like settings to potentially more commercial or residential areas as you approach Windsor Park. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Lakewood Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 22m drive. You will face about 6 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 9.5 miles (NJ 37 / Route 37 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles ((627) / Vaughn Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 22m. Total distance: 12.6 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 (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on Lakewood Road. 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 9.5 miles (NJ 37 / Route 37 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles ((627) / Vaughn Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Windsor Park, 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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