Trip from Lakewood, NJ to Manasquan, NJ

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are NJ 70, CR 549, Lanes Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Lakewood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Lakewood, NJ to Manasquan, NJ?

The route from Lakewood, NJ to Manasquan, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Is the drive from Lakewood, NJ to Manasquan, NJ flat or hilly?

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 16 ft to 73 ft elevation with about 47 ft of total climbing.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

18m

Distance

11.8 mi

19 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 17m ★

6 AM

0h 19m

8 AM

0h 22m

10 AM

0h 20m

12 PM

0h 20m

3 PM

0h 20m

5 PM

0h 22m

8 PM

0h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lakewood, NJ to Manasquan, NJ covers 11.8 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NJ 70, CR 549, Lanes Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on NJ 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Lakewood, NJ to Manasquan, NJ covers 11.8 miles and takes about 18m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NJ 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

73 ft 16 ft

Total Climb

47 ft

Total Descent

61 ft

Highest Point

73 ft

Elevation Range

57 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue.

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 18m 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: near the start (US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 547 / 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CR 526 / East County Line): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue

Turn right onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue

Navigation decision point

4

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 547 / 9th Street

Turn right onto CR 547 / 9th Street

Navigation decision point

5

1 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 526 / East County Line

Turn right onto CR 526 / East County Line

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

6

4 mi into trip | ~7m in | CR 549 / Lanes Mill Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 549 / Lanes Mill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

5

11.8 mi into trip | ~18m in | CR 20 / Broad Street

At end of road, turn right onto CR 20 / Broad Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NJ 70	2.8 mi	3m
CR 549	2.4 mi	3m
Lanes Mill Road	1.9 mi	3m
East County Line	1.8 mi	3m
NJ 35	1 mi	1m
Atlantic Avenue	0.9 mi	1m
Squankum Road	0.5 mi	<1m
9th Street	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: NJ 70 — 2.8 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NJ and Manasquan, NJ.

1

Start on 8th Street

46 ft · 4 sec · 8th Street

2

Turn right onto US 9; CR 547

360 ft · 11 sec · Madison Avenue

3

Turn right onto CR 547

0.4 mi · 44 sec · 9th Street

4

Continue on CR 547

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Squankum Road

5

Turn right onto CR 526

1.8 mi · 3 min · East County Line

Use the straight / right lanes.

6

Continue on CR 526

1.2 mi · 2 min · Lanes Mill Road

7

At end of road, turn left onto CR 549

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lanes Mill Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

8

Continue on CR 549

2.4 mi · 3 min · CR 549

Use the right lane.

9

Turn left onto NJ 70

2.8 mi · 3 min · NJ 70

10

Continue on NJ 35

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 35

11

Continue on NJ 35

0.3 mi · 22 sec · NJ 35

12

Enter roundabout onto CR 524 Spur

24 ft · 0 sec · Atlantic Avenue

13

Continue on CR 524 Spur

0.9 mi · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue

14

At end of road, turn right onto CR 20

27 ft · 0 sec · Broad Street

15

Arrive at destination

CR 20

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.96 one way

$3.91 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$2.14	$4.29
premium	$4.93	$2.29	$4.58
diesel	$5.61	$2.61	$5.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.5	$1.24	$0.57
Efficient EV	3	$1.03	$0.47
EV Truck/SUV	4.7	$1.65	$0.76

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Lakewood, NJ

Afternoon in Lakewood on Thursday

Local time

1:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manasquan, NJ

Afternoon in Manasquan on Thursday

Local time

1:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

2 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

18m 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 Lakewood, NJ to Manasquan, NJ covers 11.8 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NJ 70, CR 549, Lanes Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Lakewood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.96 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 straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 547 / 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CR 526 / East County Line): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Lakewood, NJ to Manasquan, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 16 ft to 73 ft elevation with about 47 ft of total climbing.

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