Origin
Audubon Park, NJ
Night in Audubon Park on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Audubon Park, NJ to Lakewood, NJ
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Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
66 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
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6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Audubon Park, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Audubon Park, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Central Jersey Expressway, US Highway 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.5 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33 miles from Audubon Park, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 66 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Central Jersey Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.5 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Central Jersey Expressway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Road C.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.2 miles (Road C): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Kennedy Drive): Navigation decision point; at 33.8 miles (Exit 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Road C
At end of road, turn right onto Road C
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Kennedy Drive
Turn left onto Kennedy Drive
Navigation decision point
8
33.8 mi into trip
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~41m in
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Exit 60
Take the exit onto Exit 60 toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 60
Toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
7
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28A
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
6
66 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
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8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Audubon Park, NJ to Lakewood, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Belmar along the way.
Belmar
33.8 mi in
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~41m
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via Exit 60
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 31.5 mi | 36m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 26.5 mi | 30m |
| US Highway 9 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Black Horse Pike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Madison Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| I 195 East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Exit 60 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Kennedy Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 31.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Audubon Park, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on this road
92 ft
·
8 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Kennedy Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Kennedy Drive
3
Turn right onto Kennedy Drive
477 ft
·
36 sec
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Kennedy Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto Road C
29 ft
·
7 sec
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Road C
5
Turn left onto Kennedy Drive
396 ft
·
17 sec
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Kennedy Drive
6
Turn left onto NJ 168
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Black Horse Pike
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
8
Merge onto I 295
31 mi
·
36 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto Exit 60
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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Exit 60
Exit 60
Toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 195 East
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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I 195 East
Toward I 195 East: Belmar
11
Merge onto I 195
26 mi
·
30 min
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Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 28A
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto US 9
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 9
14
Continue on US 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Madison Avenue
15
Turn left onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
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8th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33 miles from Audubon Park, NJ, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 66 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Audubon Park, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Audubon Park, NJ
This is one driving day of about 66 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Audubon Park, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 31.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33 mi from Audubon Park, NJ · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Audubon Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lakewood, NJ
The final approach into Lakewood, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lakewood, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.94 one way
$21.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.98 | $23.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Night in Lakewood on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Audubon Park, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Central Jersey Expressway, US Highway 9. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33 miles from Audubon Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Road C): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Kennedy Drive): Navigation decision point; at 33.8 miles (Exit 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Audubon Park, NJ to Lakewood, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Belmar along the way.
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