Origin
Long Hill, NJ
Afternoon in Long Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Hill, NJ to Lakewood, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
50 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Hill, NJ
David Kanigan
Lakewood, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 50-mile drive from Long Hill, NJ, to Lakewood, NJ, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 21 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 74% of the journey on major roads like US Highway 9 and the Garden State Parkway Southbound. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this is an economical option for a quick journey within the Northeast region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, and the drive's efficiency means you can focus on your destination. It's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 9 | 25.9 mi | 38m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Garden State Parkway | 5 mi | 6m |
| North Martine Avenue | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Raritan Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Union Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| New Providence Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Diamond Hill Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 9
— 25.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Hill, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on Long Hill Lane
368 ft
·
21 sec
·
Long Hill Lane
2
Turn left onto Mountainview Road
192 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mountainview Road
3
Turn right onto CR 638
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Fairmount Avenue
4
Continue on Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 512
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
6
Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CR 655
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Diamond Hill Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on CR 655
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Providence Road
9
Turn right onto CR 655
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
10
Continue on CR 655
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North Martine Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CR 655
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
12
Turn left onto CR 607
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Oak Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on CR 607
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Raritan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CR 613
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Central Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto GSP
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on Garden State Parkway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 123
Toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto US 9
26 mi
·
38 min
·
US Highway 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue
23
Turn left onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Long Hill, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 50 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Union Avenue
Turn left onto Union Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP Toll South
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
22.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 123
Toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
6
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.29 one way
$16.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.67
Garden State Parkway
(11.1 mi)
$0.67
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Lakewood, NJ
Afternoon in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
12:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 50-mile trip, with a significant 74% of the drive on major parkways and highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 25.9 miles on US Highway 9, offering a consistent pace. While primarily on faster roads, you'll navigate sections of both US Highway 9 and the Garden State Parkway Southbound. This route is less about winding scenic byways and more about efficient travel, allowing you to cover ground steadily.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.9 mi on US Highway 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 9 and Garden State Parkway Southbound. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Union Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 1.2 miles (Union Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Long Hill, NJ to Lakewood, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South along the way.
Gsp Toll South
11.4 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 21m. Total distance: 50 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.9 miles on US Highway 9. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.67 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.
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 Lakewood, 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: at 1.2 miles (Union Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). 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 Lakewood, 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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