Origin
Weymouth, NJ
Late night in Weymouth on Thursday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weymouth, NJ to Lakewood, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
65 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weymouth, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Weymouth, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 65 miles and takes about 1h 28m 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, Black Horse Pike, Pomona Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.78 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
32.5 miles from Weymouth, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 65 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Black Horse Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.4 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 16 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 39.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Black Horse Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65 miles you will encounter 9 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 16.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll North
Navigation decision point
Toward GSP Toll North
6
26.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US 9
Take the exit onto US 9 toward US 9 North, CR 571, NJ 166: Lakewood
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 83
Toward US 9 North, CR 571, NJ 166: Lakewood
7
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Toms River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Toms River
6
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
Turn right onto NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Weymouth, NJ and Lakewood, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Cr 571 and Toms River.
Gsp Toll North
16.7 mi in
|
~27m
Cr 571
56.4 mi in
|
~1h 13m
|
via US 9
Toms River
56.8 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 39.4 mi | 46m |
| Black Horse Pike | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| Pomona Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Lakewood Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Wrangleboro Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| River Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 9 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 39.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weymouth, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on Gale Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Gale Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 322
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Black Horse Pike
3
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
4
Continue on CR 575
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Wrangleboro Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CR 575
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Pomona Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
7
Merge onto GSP
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Garden State Parkway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto US 9
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 9
Exit 83
Toward US 9 North, CR 571, NJ 166: Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward Toms River
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn straight onto Lomell Lane
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lomell Lane
12
Turn right onto NJ 166
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakewood Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
River Avenue
14
Continue on US 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
15
Turn right onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
16
Arrive at destination
8th Street
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 32.5 miles from Weymouth, NJ, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.4 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 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.5 miles or 45m 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 12m
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 Weymouth, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Weymouth, NJ
This is one driving day of about 65 miles and 1h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Weymouth, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 39.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.5 mi from Weymouth, NJ · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Weymouth, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.78 one way
$21.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.37
Garden State Parkway
(39.4 mi)
$2.37
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
$11
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Thursday
Local time
12:22 AM
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
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 28m 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 Weymouth, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 65 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Black Horse Pike, Pomona Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 miles from Weymouth, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.78 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 65 miles you will encounter 9 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 16.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Weymouth, NJ and Lakewood, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Cr 571 and Toms River.
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