Origin
Manasquan, NJ
Morning in Manasquan on Thursday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manasquan, NJ to Lakewood, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manasquan, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manasquan, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 13.2 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlantic Avenue, the route, Burnt Tavern Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 13.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlantic Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Manasquan, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manasquan, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Avenue | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Burnt Tavern Road | — | — |
| Lanes Mill Road | — | — |
| East County Line | — | — |
| Squankum Road | — | — |
| 9th Street | — | — |
| Madison Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Atlantic Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manasquan, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on Broad Street
26 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
the route
4
Exit the rotary
1.2 mi
·
1 min
5
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
2 min
6
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Turn right onto Burnt Tavern Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Burnt Tavern Road
8
Turn slight right
207 ft
·
8 sec
9
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue on Lanes Mill Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lanes Mill Road
11
Continue on East County Line
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East County Line
12
Turn left onto Squankum Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Squankum Road
13
Turn right onto 9th Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
9th Street
14
Turn left onto Madison Avenue
361 ft
·
13 sec
·
Madison Avenue
15
Turn left onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 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 | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
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
Lakewood, NJ
Morning in Lakewood on Thursday
Local time
9:54 AM
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
2 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
23m 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 Manasquan, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 13.2 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic Avenue, the route, Burnt Tavern Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Manasquan, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.19 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.
The drive from Manasquan, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manasquan, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Manasquan, NJ to Lakewood, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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