Origin
Seaside Park, NJ
Morning in Seaside Park on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seaside Park, 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
29m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seaside Park, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Seaside Park and Lakewood, New Jersey, expect a straightforward 17.4-mile journey. This trip typically takes around 29 minutes, making it a quick and easy day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel will comfortably cover the distance for most standard vehicles. The route connects two points within the Northeast region, transitioning from the coastal environment of Seaside Park toward the inland setting of Lakewood. Because the drive is so efficient, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading out for a morning errand or an afternoon visit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 37 | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Lakewood Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| River Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| E Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 37
— 6.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaside Park, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on E Street
149 ft
·
8 sec
·
E Street
2
Turn right onto NJ 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Central Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 47
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Central Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left onto CR 10
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
5
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
this road
6
Continue on NJ 37
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 37
7
Turn right onto NJ 166
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Lakewood Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
River Avenue
9
Continue on US 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
10
Turn right onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
11
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.4 — 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
|
NJ 35 / Southeast Central Avenue
Turn right onto NJ 35 / Southeast Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 47 / East Central Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 47 / East Central Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 10 / Hamilton Avenue
Turn left onto CR 10 / Hamilton Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
Turn right onto NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
8th Street
Turn right onto 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
6:30 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
23 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
29m 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 mixed driving experience as you navigate your way inland. You will spend roughly 37% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 6.5 miles on NJ 37. The route transitions from these faster highway segments onto local roads, specifically Lakewood Road and River Avenue, as you approach your destination. This blend of road types creates a moderate pace, allowing you to settle into the drive without the monotony of a long-distance interstate haul. You will find that the feel of the road changes noticeably as you move away from the coast and toward the more developed streets of Lakewood.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on NJ 37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 35 / Southeast Central 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 17.4 miles you will encounter 5 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 (NJ 35 / Southeast Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (CR 47 / East Central Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (CR 10 / Hamilton 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 29m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on NJ 37. 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 (NJ 35 / Southeast Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (CR 47 / East Central Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (CR 10 / Hamilton 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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