Trip from Lakewood, NJ to Tabernacle, NJ

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

91.3 mi

147 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

32 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

Downtown Lakewood, NJ, NJ

Lakewood, NJ

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township of New Jersey

Tabernacle, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lakewood, NJ to Tabernacle, NJ covers 91.3 miles and takes about 1h 53m 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, Lakewood Road, River Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.11 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

45.7 miles from Lakewood, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 53m highway drive covering 91.3 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Lakewood Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.7 miles on Garden State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 79.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Lakewood Road. 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 53m drive. You will face about 7 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): 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 7 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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 | 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.
7
87.6 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward NJ 47 North: Rio Grande

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4B Toward NJ 47 North: Rio Grande
5
87.8 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | NJ 47 / Delsea Drive

Merge onto NJ 47 / Delsea Drive

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Lakewood, NJ to Tabernacle, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp along the way.

Gsp

7.6 mi in | ~13m | via US 9

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 79.7 mi 1h 32m
Lakewood Road 4 mi 6m
River Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
Seashore Road 1.9 mi 3m
Madison Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Delsea Drive 0.8 mi 1m
South Railroad Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
US 9 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 79.7 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NJ and Tabernacle, 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

80 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 4B Toward NJ 47 North: Rio Grande Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto NJ 47

0.8 mi · 1 min · Delsea Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn left onto CR 626

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Railroad Avenue
10

Continue on CR 626

1.9 mi · 3 min · Seashore Road
11

Turn right

68 ft · 5 sec
12

Arrive at destination

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 45.7 miles from Lakewood, NJ, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.7 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.7 miles or 57m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tabernacle, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, NJ

This is one driving day of about 91.3 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lakewood, 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 Garden State Parkway for about 79.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.7 mi from Lakewood, NJ · 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

46 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Lakewood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.7 miles.

Arriving in Tabernacle, NJ

The final approach into Tabernacle, 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 Tabernacle, 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

$15.11 one way

$30.22 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $16.53 $33.06
premium $4.92 $17.69 $35.38
diesel $5.64 $20.28 $40.57

Estimated Tolls: $4.78

Garden State Parkway (79.7 mi) $4.78

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

32 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Howell Township, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Stafford Township, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Brick Township, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Toms River, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Barnegat, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

JR's Fresh Market - Tesla Supercharger

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 15 Tesla: 8 EV Connect: 3 CHARGESMART_EV: 2 Electrify America: 1 Blink Network: 1 CHARGEUP: 1 EVIUM: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.4 0 $9.59 $4.38
Efficient EV 22.8 0 $7.99 $3.65
EV Truck/SUV 36.5 0 $12.78 $5.84

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lakewood, NJ

Afternoon in Lakewood on Monday

Local time

2:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tabernacle, NJ

Afternoon in Tabernacle on Monday

Local time

2:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

1 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 53m 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 Tabernacle, NJ covers 91.3 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Lakewood Road, River Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.7 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 $15.11 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 1h 53m drive. You will face about 7 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): 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.
On the drive from Lakewood, NJ to Tabernacle, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp along the way.

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