Origin
Lacey, NJ
Afternoon in Lacey on Thursday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lacey, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lacey, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lacey, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ covers 20.5 miles and takes about 32m 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, Dover Road, NJ 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Lacey, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ covers 20.5 miles and takes about 32m, 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 14 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 8.1 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 1.9 miles in near CR 618 / Dover Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (CR 618 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (US 9): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 618 / Dover Road
Turn right onto CR 618 / Dover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 9
Take the ramp onto US 9 toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewoo...
5
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, 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 89A-B
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
9
17.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 89A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lacey, NJ and Laurelton Gardens, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, New York, Cr 528: Brick, Lakewood and Point Pleasant.
Gsp Toll North
8.8 mi in
|
~16m
|
via US 9
New York
8.8 mi in
|
~16m
|
via US 9
Cr 528: Brick
17.1 mi in
|
~26m
Lakewood
17.1 mi in
|
~26m
Point Pleasant
17.4 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Dover Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| NJ 70 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lacey Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Ocean Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 9 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Olden Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 8.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lacey, NJ and Laurelton Gardens, NJ.
1
Start on this road
0.6 mi
·
3 min
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 614
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lacey Road
3
Turn right onto CR 618
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CR 530
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Dover Road
5
Take the ramp onto US 9
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 9
Toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York
6
Merge onto GSP; US 9
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 89A-B
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 89A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto NJ 70
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on NJ 70
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
NJ 70
Use the slight right / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
12
Continue on Olden Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Olden Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto NJ 88
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ocean Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
NJ 88
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.48
Garden State Parkway
(8.1 mi)
$0.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Laurelton Gardens, NJ
Afternoon in Laurelton Gardens on Thursday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
32m 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 Lacey, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ covers 20.5 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Dover Road, NJ 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Lacey, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.40 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (CR 618 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (US 9): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lacey, NJ and Laurelton Gardens, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, New York, Cr 528: Brick, Lakewood and Point Pleasant.
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