Origin
Beach Haven, NJ
Night in Beach Haven on Thursday
Local time
10:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beach Haven, NJ to Lakewood, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beach Haven, NJ
Mary V
Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beach Haven, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 42.4 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Manahawkin Bay Bridge, Long Beach Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 42.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Beach Haven, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 42.4 miles and takes about 1h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near NJ 72 / West 8th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 7.3 miles (NJ 72 / West 8th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NJ 72 / West 8th Street
Merge onto NJ 72 / West 8th Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
14.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward GSP Toll North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GSP Toll North
8
33.8 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
34.2 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
34.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
Turn right onto NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beach Haven, NJ and Lakewood, NJ, road signs point toward Manahawkin, Gsp Toll North, Gsp North, Cr 571 and Toms River.
Manahawkin
7.6 mi in
|
~15m
|
via NJ 72
Gsp Toll North
14.1 mi in
|
~24m
Gsp North
14.3 mi in
|
~25m
|
via GSP Northbound entrance ramp
Cr 571
33.8 mi in
|
~48m
|
via US 9
Toms River
34.2 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 19.3 mi | 22m |
| Manahawkin Bay Bridge | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Long Beach Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 11m |
| Lakewood Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| River Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Bay Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 9 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 19.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beach Haven, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on CR 607
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Bay Avenue
2
Continue on CR 607
5.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Long Beach Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
423 ft
·
11 sec
Toward NJ 72 West: Manahawkin
4
Merge onto NJ 72
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on NJ 72
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 8th Street
Toward Manahawkin
6
Continue on NJ 72
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
Toward Manahawkin
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on GSP Northbound entrance ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
GSP Northbound entrance ramp
Toward GSP North
9
Merge onto GSP
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
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.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward Toms River
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn straight onto Lomell Lane
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lomell Lane
13
Turn right onto NJ 166
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakewood Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
River Avenue
15
Continue on US 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
16
Turn right onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
17
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 mi from Beach Haven, NJ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Beach Haven, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.03 one way
$14.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.22 | $16.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.16
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Garden State Parkway
(19.3 mi)
$1.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$8
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Night in Lakewood on Thursday
Local time
10:22 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
20 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
1h 3m 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 Beach Haven, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 42.4 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Manahawkin Bay Bridge, Long Beach Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.2 miles from Beach Haven, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.03 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 42.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 7.3 miles (NJ 72 / West 8th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Beach Haven, NJ and Lakewood, NJ, road signs point toward Manahawkin, Gsp Toll North, Gsp North, Cr 571 and Toms River.
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