Origin
Lakewood, NJ
Night in Lakewood on Friday
Local time
10:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, NJ to Pine Beach, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakewood, NJ
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Pine Beach, NJ
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Trip Overview
This quick 12.9-mile drive from Lakewood to Pine Beach, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking about 22 minutes. You'll navigate using Lakewood Road and River Avenue, with a brief 19% stretch on the Garden State Parkway. Expect a fuel cost of around $2 for this short hop within the Northeast region. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a local-feeling journey rather than a long-haul adventure. It's perfect for a quick errand or a short scenic detour without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is primarily a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for a dynamic route. While only 19% of the journey involves highway driving, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 4 miles on Lakewood Road. You'll experience a mix of city streets and potentially some faster-paced sections as you transition between roads. The character of the drive will shift as you move from more developed areas to potentially more residential or park-like settings closer to Pine Beach.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lakewood Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 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
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 9
Take the exit onto US 9 toward GSP, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Garden State Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GSP, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Garden S...
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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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
10 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
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 81
Toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NJ 166 / Irons Street
Turn right onto NJ 166 / Irons Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lakewood, NJ and Pine Beach, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp and Toms River.
Gsp
7.6 mi in
|
~13m
|
via US 9
Toms River
10 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| River Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic City Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bayside Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lakehurst Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lakewood Road
— 4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NJ and Pine Beach, NJ.
1
Start on 8th Street
46 ft
·
7 sec
·
8th Street
2
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
River Avenue
4
Continue on US 9
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakewood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 9
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 9
Toward GSP, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Garden State Parkway
6
Merge onto GSP; US 9
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 81
Toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right
235 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn right onto CR 527
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lakehurst Road
10
Continue on CR 527
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Water Street
11
Turn right onto NJ 166
386 ft
·
11 sec
·
Irons Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto NJ 166
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Herflicker Boulevard
13
Turn straight onto NJ 166
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
14
Turn left onto CR 617
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Starboard Street
15
Turn right onto CR 617
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Compass Avenue
16
Continue on CR 617
501 ft
·
10 sec
·
Club House Drive
17
Continue on CR 617
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Club House Road
18
Continue on CR 617
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bayside Avenue
19
Continue on CR 617
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
CR 617
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Garden State Parkway
(2.1 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Pine Beach, NJ
Night in Pine Beach on Friday
Local time
10:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
25 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
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 Lakewood, NJ to Pine Beach, NJ covers 12.9 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lakewood Road, River Avenue, Garden State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 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 $2.14 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 12.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles (GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lakewood, NJ and Pine Beach, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp and Toms River.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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