Origin
Point Pleasant, NJ
Late night in Point Pleasant on Wednesday
Local time
3:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Point Pleasant, NJ to Lakewood, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
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6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Point Pleasant, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 9.2-mile drive from Point Pleasant to Lakewood, New Jersey, is a quick 16-minute trip that's perfect for a single day. You'll mainly navigate local roads like Burnt Tavern Road and Lanes Mill Road, with only about 8% of the journey on highways. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, this is a budget-friendly option for getting between these two Northeast destinations. Since it's such a brief drive, you won't need an overnight stay and can easily fit it into a packed schedule. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so expect to be actively steering for most of the way.
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
4.6 miles from Point Pleasant, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route. With only an 8% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on roads like Burnt Tavern Road, East County Line, and Lanes Mill Road. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a significant turn is 3 miles on Burnt Tavern Road. This drive is characterized by frequent directional changes, keeping you engaged behind the wheel as you navigate through local neighborhoods and streets. It's not a high-speed, straight-line journey but rather a series of connected local thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Burnt Tavern Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3 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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near CR 632 / Bridge Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.2 miles you will encounter 6 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: at 1.1 miles (CR 632 / Bridge Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (CR 549): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (CR 547 / Squankum Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 632 / Bridge Avenue
Turn right onto CR 632 / Bridge Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
4.5 mi into trip
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~7m in
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CR 549
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 549
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8.3 mi into trip
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~14m in
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CR 547 / Squankum Road
Turn left onto CR 547 / Squankum Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.1 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
9.2 mi into trip
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~16m in
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8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Tavern Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| East County Line | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Lanes Mill Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lakewood Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| CR 549 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Squankum Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Burnt Tavern Road
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Pleasant, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 88
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Lakewood Road
2
Turn right onto CR 632
0.3 mi
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28 sec
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Bridge Avenue
3
Continue on CR 632
3.0 mi
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4 min
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Burnt Tavern Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn slight right onto CR 549
207 ft
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7 sec
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CR 549
5
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 549
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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CR 549
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CR 526
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Lanes Mill Road
7
Continue on CR 526
1.8 mi
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3 min
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East County Line
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CR 547
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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Squankum Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 547
0.4 mi
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51 sec
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9th Street
10
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547
360 ft
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12 sec
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Madison Avenue
11
Turn left onto 8th Street
46 ft
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2 sec
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8th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a short 16-minute trip covering just 9.2 miles, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Starting your drive during off-peak hours will help you avoid any potential local traffic, especially since the route is described as turn-heavy. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, you likely won't need to worry about stopping for gas. Plan to take your time and enjoy the local scenery as you make your way from Point Pleasant to Lakewood; a specific tip for this route would be to stay alert for frequent turns, as the profile indicates a very active steering experience.
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 4.6 miles from Point Pleasant, NJ, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3 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 9.2 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.6 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Point Pleasant, 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 Point Pleasant, NJ
This is one driving day of about 9.2 miles and 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Point Pleasant, 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 Burnt Tavern Road for about 3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.6 mi from Point Pleasant, NJ · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.6 miles from Point Pleasant, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lakewood, NJ
The final approach into Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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
$1.53 one way
$3.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Late night in Lakewood on Wednesday
Local time
3:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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 Point Pleasant, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 9.2 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Burnt Tavern Road, East County Line, Lanes Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Point Pleasant, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.53 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 9.2 miles you will encounter 6 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: at 1.1 miles (CR 632 / Bridge Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (CR 549): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (CR 547 / Squankum Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Point Pleasant, NJ to Lakewood, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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