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Trip from Tinton Falls, NJ to Lakewood, NJ

Drive Time

29m

Distance

19.2 mi

31 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

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

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Downtown Lakewood, NJ, NJ

Lakewood, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

The drive from Tinton Falls, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 19.2 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lakewood Farmingdale Road, Shafto Road, NJ 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on Lakewood Farmingdale Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.18 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

9.6 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 19.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lakewood Farmingdale Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near CR 547 / Shafto Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.7 miles (CR 547 / Shafto Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

3
2.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | CR 547 / Shafto Road

Turn right onto CR 547 / Shafto Road

Navigation decision point

4
10.3 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 195 West: Trenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 195 West: Trenton
7
13.1 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward CR 547 South

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

Use the right lane. Exit 31A Toward CR 547 South
4
19.1 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue

Turn left onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue

Navigation decision point

7
19.2 mi into trip | ~29m in | 8th Street

Turn left onto 8th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Tinton Falls, NJ to Lakewood, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 547 South along the way.

Cr 547 South

13.1 mi in | ~18m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lakewood Farmingdale Road 4.3 mi 6m
Shafto Road 4.2 mi 6m
NJ 34 3 mi 3m
Central Jersey Expressway 2.5 mi 3m
Wayside Road 2.3 mi 4m
Squankum Road 1 mi 1m
Wyckoff Road 0.4 mi <1m
9th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Lakewood Farmingdale Road — 4.3 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Tinton Avenue

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Tinton Avenue
2

Continue on Wayside Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Wayside Road
3

Turn right onto Shafto Road

4.2 mi · 6 min · Shafto Road
4

Continue on Wyckoff Road

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Wyckoff Road
5

Turn slight left

3.0 mi · 3 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 195 West: Trenton
7

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Jersey Expressway
8

Take the exit slight right toward CR 547 South

0.3 mi · 48 sec · CR 547 South
9

Turn straight onto Lakewood Farmingdale Road

4.3 mi · 6 min · Lakewood Farmingdale Road
10

Continue on Squankum Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Squankum Road
11

Turn right onto 9th Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · 9th Street
12

Turn left onto Madison Avenue

361 ft · 13 sec · Madison Avenue
13

Turn left onto 8th Street

46 ft · 2 sec · 8th Street
14

Arrive at your 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 9.6 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.3 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 19.2 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 9.6 miles or 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 24m

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 Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls, NJ

This is one driving day of about 19.2 miles and 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tinton Falls, 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 Lakewood Farmingdale Road for about 4.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.6 mi from Tinton Falls, NJ · 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

10 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 19.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.6 miles from Tinton Falls, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Park Closure: Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.18 one way

$6.35 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $3.48 $6.95
premium $4.92 $3.72 $7.44
diesel $5.64 $4.27 $8.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77
EV Truck/SUV 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 1 hour ago

Origin

Tinton Falls, NJ

Late night in Tinton Falls on Monday

Local time

5:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakewood, NJ

Late night in Lakewood on Monday

Local time

5:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 7% chance 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

12 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

29m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Tinton Falls, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 19.2 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lakewood Farmingdale Road, Shafto Road, NJ 34. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.18 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 19.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.7 miles (CR 547 / Shafto Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Tinton Falls, NJ to Lakewood, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 547 South along the way.

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