Origin
Ocean Gate, NJ
Evening in Ocean Gate on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean Gate, 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
27m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Gate, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition between Ocean Gate and Lakewood, New Jersey, expect a short 14.8-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. This local connection is perfect for a one-day trip, as it requires no overnight stops to complete. You will navigate primarily via Lakewood Road, River Avenue, and West Chelsea Avenue to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of just $2, this is an incredibly economical drive within the Northeast region. It serves as a straightforward, practical route rather than a destination-heavy excursion, making it ideal for those who prioritize efficiency. Because the route stays entirely within New Jersey, you can easily manage the trip in under half an hour of driving time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| River Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Chelsea Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic City Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Bayview Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lakewood Road
— 6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Gate, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on (24)
41 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Lakewood Avenue
2
Turn left onto Stone Harbor Avenue
249 ft
·
16 sec
·
Stone Harbor Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 617
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Bayview Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 617
500 ft
·
19 sec
·
Ocean Gate Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 617
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chelsea Avenue
6
Continue on CR 617
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Prospect Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 617
320 ft
·
9 sec
·
Station Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 617
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
9
Continue on CR 617
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bayside Avenue
10
Continue on CR 617
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Club House Road
11
Continue on CR 617
501 ft
·
10 sec
·
Club House Drive
12
Continue on CR 617
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Compass Avenue
13
Turn left onto CR 617
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Starboard Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 166
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 166
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
16
Continue on NJ 166
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
17
Continue on NJ 166
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Lakewood Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
River Avenue
19
Continue on US 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
20
Turn right onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
21
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.8 — 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
|
Stone Harbor Avenue
Turn left onto Stone Harbor Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 617 / East Bayview Avenue
Turn left onto CR 617 / East Bayview Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 617 / Ocean Gate Avenue
Turn right onto CR 617 / Ocean Gate Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 617 / Starboard Street
Turn left onto CR 617 / Starboard Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NJ 166 / Atlantic City Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 166 / Atlantic City Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 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 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
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
Lakewood, NJ
Evening in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
6:08 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
24 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
27m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you alert behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 27 minutes navigating surface roads through the local landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6-mile run on Lakewood Road, which offers the most consistent driving experience of the trip. The road personality is defined by its technical nature, requiring you to navigate turns rather than maintaining high speeds on a freeway. You should be prepared for a steady, hands-on driving experience that connects these two points without the high-speed transit of a major highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Stone Harbor Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 14.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 (Stone Harbor Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 617 / East Bayview Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 617 / Ocean Gate Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 27m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 (Stone Harbor Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 617 / East Bayview Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 617 / Ocean Gate Avenue): 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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