Origin
Windsor Park, NJ
Morning in Windsor Park on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windsor 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
21m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windsor Park, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
This quick 12.5-mile drive from Windsor Park, NJ to Lakewood, NJ takes approximately 21 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. You'll primarily navigate along Lakewood Road, Route 37 East, and River Avenue, with about 23% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $2, making it an economical choice. Since there are no stops recommended, you can expect a straightforward journey. This route stays within the Northeast region and within New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| Route 37 East | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| River Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cornell Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lakewood Road
— 6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor Park, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on Cornell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Cornell Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 37
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 37 East
3
Turn right onto NJ 166
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Lakewood Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
River Avenue
5
Continue on US 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
6
Turn right onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
7
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 37 / Route 37 East
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 37 / Route 37 East
Navigation decision point
5
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
Turn right onto NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
8th Street
Turn right onto 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
10:56 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
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
21m 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 for this 12.5-mile trip. While only 23% of the route involves highway driving, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads like Lakewood Road, Route 37 East, and River Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6 miles on Lakewood Road. This suggests a journey with frequent intersections and changes in speed, rather than a continuous highway cruise. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience as you navigate through various local streets.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 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?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NJ 37 / Route 37 East.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Windsor Park, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is easy. At 21m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NJ 37 / Route 37 East): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (NJ 166 / Lakewood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (8th Street): 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 21m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
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: at 0.1 miles (NJ 37 / Route 37 East): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (NJ 166 / Lakewood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (8th Street): 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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