Origin
Mount Holly, NJ
Morning in Mount Holly on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Holly, 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
56m
Distance
34.5 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Holly, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
Mount Holly, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is 34.5 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Monmouth Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy driving experience that doesn't involve any highway time. It's a straightforward journey perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a long commitment. Consider this drive for a quick local errand or a brief transition between nearby towns.
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 |
| Central Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Jacobstown New Egypt Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bowman 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 Mount Holly, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on CR 537
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Mill Street
2
Turn slight left onto CR 537
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Branch Street
3
Continue on CR 537
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Garden Street
4
Continue on CR 537
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Monmouth Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight right onto CR 528
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacobstown New Egypt Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CR 528
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacobstown Road
7
Continue on CR 528
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn slight right onto CR 528
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakewood Road
9
Continue on CR 528
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West Veterans Highway
10
Turn right onto CR 34
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Don Connor Boulevard
11
At end of road, turn left onto CR 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bowman Road
12
Turn right onto CR 527; CR 528
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Veterans Highway
13
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Whitesville Road
14
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Whitesville Road
15
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lakewood Road
16
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
19
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Mount Holly, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 13.3 and 34.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
13.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR 528 / Jacobstown New Egypt Road
Turn slight right onto CR 528 / Jacobstown New Egypt Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
27.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
CR 52 / Bowman Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 52 / Bowman Road
Navigation decision point
4
28.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
CR 527; CR 528 / East Veterans Highway
Turn right onto CR 527; CR 528 / East Veterans Highway
Navigation decision point
6
33.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
34.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
8th Street
Turn right onto 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.72 one way
$11.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Lakewood, NJ
Morning in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
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
22 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
56m 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 is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily via Monmouth Road, West Veterans Highway, and Lakewood Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles along Monmouth Road. Given the lack of highway driving, be prepared for frequent turns and potentially varying speed limits as you pass through different local areas. The road's personality is that of a typical New Jersey local commute, requiring your attention at intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 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?
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 around 13.3 miles in near CR 528 / Jacobstown New Egypt Road.
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 56m 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: at 13.3 miles (CR 528 / Jacobstown New Egypt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles (CR 52 / Bowman Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (CR 527; CR 528 / East Veterans Highway): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Mount Holly, NJ
Full guide →The Charlotte Metro (also "Metrolina") is a region of North and South Carolina within and surrounding the city of Charlotte in the Piedmont of the Southeastern United States. The Charlotte metropolitan area is well known for its auto racing history (especially NASCAR). The region is headquarters to 8 Fortune 500 and 7 Fortune 1000 companies including Bank of America, Duke Energy, Sealed Air Corporation, Nucor Steel, and Lowe's Home Improvement Stores. Additional headquarters include Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Cheerwine
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 56m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
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 13.3 miles (CR 528 / Jacobstown New Egypt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles (CR 52 / Bowman Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (CR 527; CR 528 / East Veterans Highway): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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