How far is Beach Haven, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Beach Haven, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.48 mi
00h 57m
Flight
37.24 mi
59.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.24 mi
Kilometers
59.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.48 mi
Kilometers
71.59 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM EDT
Return by in Beach Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beach Haven
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beach Haven
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waretown
NJ

Census-designated place in Ocean Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Beach Haven
21.2 mi
00h 28m
To Lakewood
23.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beach Haven and Lakewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beach Haven and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on South Bay Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Bay Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Long Beach Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 11 min · Long Beach Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 72 West: Manahawkin

    129 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto West 8th Street

    1861 ft · 44 sec · West 8th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West 8th Street

    47 m · 3 sec · West 8th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Manahawkin Bay Bridge

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Manahawkin Bay Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on GSP Northbound entrance ramp

    1040 ft · 25 sec · GSP Northbound entrance ramp

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    19.3 mi · 23 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, CR 571, NJ 166: Lakewood

    2127 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Toms River

    765 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lomell Lane

    1235 ft · 31 sec · Lomell Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lakewood Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Lakewood Road

  14. 14

    Continue on River Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · River Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beach Haven and Lakewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
19.3 mi · 43%
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
6.45 mi · 14%
Long Beach Boulevard
5.41 mi · 12%
Lakewood Road
4.31 mi · 10%
River Avenue
2.57 mi · 6%
South Bay Avenue
1.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

19.3 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waretown
00h 28m from Beach Haven
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Beach Haven and Rain Showers Likely near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beach Haven to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waretown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Beach Haven and 23.3 miles from Lakewood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Beach Haven and Rain Showers Likely near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Waretown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waretown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waretown.

OTHER

Absecon

48 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

49 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

52 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

55 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beach Haven and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 37.24 mi (59.93 km).

Beach Haven

#1 Beach Haven

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population1,216
Coordinates39.5592800, -74.2432000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bay Avenue (-74.243116, 39.559245)
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.83
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.42 $12.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.95 $7.78 $15.56
Diesel $5.98 $9.39 $18.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Beach Haven and Lakewood. The current time is 05:02:41.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.