How far is Belmar, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Belmar, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.25 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.74 mi
18.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.74 mi
Kilometers
18.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.25 mi
Kilometers
22.94 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Wed, Apr 22, 7:03 AM EDT
Return by in Belmar
Wed, Apr 22, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belmar
2026-04-22T06:40
Arrive Lakewood
Wed, Apr 22, 7:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Belmar
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ramtown
NJ

Census designated place

From Belmar
6.8 mi
00h 11m
To Lakewood
7.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belmar and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on D Street

    12 m · 9 sec · D Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    2091 ft · 1 min · 10th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    792 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Central Jersey Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 547 South

    1387 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Lakewood Farmingdale Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Lakewood Farmingdale Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Squankum Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Squankum Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    2197 ft · 51 sec · 9th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    110 m · 13 sec · Madison Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmar 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
4.36 mi · 31%
Lakewood Farmingdale Road
4.34 mi · 30%
Central Jersey Expressway
2.66 mi · 19%
Squankum Road
1.02 mi · 7%
9th Street
0.42 mi · 3%
10th Avenue
0.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lakewood Farmingdale Road

Turn straight onto Lakewood Farmingdale Road

4.34 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramtown
00h 11m from Belmar
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Belmar and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belmar to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Belmar and 7.5 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Belmar and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Ramtown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ramtown, 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 Ramtown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

46 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

49 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

52 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

53 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belmar and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 11.74 mi (18.9 km).

Belmar

#1 Belmar

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,540
Coordinates40.1784500, -74.0218000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: D Street (-74.021742, 40.178438)
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.9 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.09
1 gal · 3.8 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.04 $4.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.30 $4.60
Premium $4.95 $2.48 $4.95
Diesel $5.98 $2.99 $5.98

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Belmar and Lakewood. The current time is 06:40:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.