Origin
Tuckerton, NJ
Late night in Tuckerton on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tuckerton, 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
49m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tuckerton, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
Tuckerton, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is 37.1 miles and takes about 49m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically the state of New Jersey. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on the Garden State Parkway, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points. Expect a functional, highway-focused experience rather than a leisurely, scenic journey. Consider this route for its efficiency and ease of navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 24.8 mi | 29m |
| Lakewood Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| South Green Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| River Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 9 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| CR 539 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lomell Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 24.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuckerton, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on (603)
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Green Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on CR 539
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
CR 539
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
4
Merge onto GSP
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit onto US 9
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 9
Exit 83
Toward US 9 North, CR 571, NJ 166: Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward Toms River
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto Lomell Lane
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lomell Lane
8
Turn right onto NJ 166
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakewood Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
River Avenue
10
Continue on US 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
11
Turn right onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
12
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Tuckerton, 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 3.7 and 37.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
28.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 9
Take the exit onto US 9 toward US 9 North, CR 571, NJ 166: Lakewood
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 83
Toward US 9 North, CR 571, NJ 166: Lakewood
7
28.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Toms River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Toms River
6
29.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
Turn right onto NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
37.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
8th Street
Turn right onto 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.15 one way
$12.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.49
Garden State Parkway
(24.8 mi)
$1.49
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 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 | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
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
Late night in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
12:45 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
21 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
49m 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 drive is largely highway-focused, with 69% of the journey taking place on higher-speed roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Garden State Parkway, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.8 miles. The route transitions onto Lakewood Road and then South Green Street as you approach your destination. Expect a steady pace for most of the 49-minute duration, with minimal traffic lights until the final approach into Lakewood. The character is predominantly that of a functional transit corridor.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Lakewood Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
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 49m 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 3.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles: 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.
Between Tuckerton, NJ and Lakewood, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Cr 571 and Toms River.
Gsp Toll North
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
Cr 571
28.5 mi in
|
~35m
|
via US 9
Toms River
28.9 mi in
|
~35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.49 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.
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 3.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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