How far is Colts Neck, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Colts Neck, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colts Neck and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colts Neck and Lakewood.
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Start on Colts Neck Road
65 m · 9 sec · Colts Neck Road
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp straight
1258 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit left
37 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
734 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight left
63 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right
127 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Tinton Falls Road
3146 ft · 1 min · Tinton Falls Road
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Continue on Asbury Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Asbury Road
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Continue on Asbury Avenue
1649 ft · 41 sec · Asbury Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2019 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lakewood Farmingdale Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lakewood Farmingdale Road
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Continue on Lakewood Farmingdale Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Lakewood Farmingdale Road
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Continue on Squankum Road
1 mi · 2 min · Squankum Road
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Turn right onto 9th Street
2197 ft · 51 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
110 m · 13 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colts Neck and Lakewood.
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.
Lakewood Farmingdale Road
Continue on Lakewood Farmingdale Road
4.49 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Colts Neck and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colts Neck to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Colts Neck and 10.7 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colts Neck and Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamilton.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colts Neck and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 13.32 mi (21.44 km).
#1 Colts Neck
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
| Population | 9,841 |
| Coordinates | 40.2876100, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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