Origin
Lumberton, NJ
Morning in Lumberton on Tuesday
Local time
7:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lumberton, NJ to Lakewood, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lumberton, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
Lumberton, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is 36.7 miles and takes about 1h 1m via Monmouth Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey. It’s a straightforward drive, mostly on surface roads, making it a simple transit between two points. You can expect a direct route with minimal complications, suitable for a quick hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Road | 12.3 mi | 21m |
| West Veterans Highway | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Lakewood Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| East Veterans Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Don Connor Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Jacobstown New Egypt Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Monmouth Road
— 12.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on CR 541
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto CR 691
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 691
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn right onto CR 537
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CR 537
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Mill Street
5
Turn slight left onto CR 537
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Branch Street
6
Continue on CR 537
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Garden Street
7
Continue on CR 537
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Monmouth Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Turn slight right onto CR 528
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacobstown New Egypt Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CR 528
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacobstown Road
10
Continue on CR 528
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn slight right onto CR 528
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakewood Road
12
Continue on CR 528
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West Veterans Highway
13
Turn right onto CR 34
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Don Connor Boulevard
14
At end of road, turn left onto CR 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bowman Road
15
Turn right onto CR 527; CR 528
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Veterans Highway
16
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Whitesville Road
17
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Whitesville Road
18
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lakewood Road
19
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
22
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Lumberton, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 35.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 691
Turn right onto CR 691
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 537 / Washington Street
Turn right onto CR 537 / Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
30 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
CR 52 / Bowman Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 52 / Bowman Road
Navigation decision point
4
30.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
CR 527; CR 528 / East Veterans Highway
Turn right onto CR 527; CR 528 / East Veterans Highway
Navigation decision point
6
35.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.08 one way
$12.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Lakewood on Tuesday
Local time
7:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
7% chance
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
15 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
1h 1m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll encounter 2% highway driving, meaning this route is predominantly surface roads. The longest stretch without a significant break is 12.3 miles on Monmouth Road. Expect to navigate through local traffic and intersections for most of the trip, as the majority of the drive is on roads like Monmouth Road and West Veterans Highway. The transition to surface roads is almost immediate.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Monmouth Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near CR 691.
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 36.7 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: at 1.1 miles (CR 691): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (CR 537 / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (CR 52 / Bowman Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
207 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
281 ft
Total Descent
240 ft
Highest Point
207 ft
~13.1 mi in
Elevation Range
186 ft
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 1m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Monmouth 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 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 1.1 miles (CR 691): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (CR 537 / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (CR 52 / Bowman Road): Navigation decision point.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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