How far is Holmdel, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Holmdel, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
20.33 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.17 mi
27.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.17 mi
Kilometers
27.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.33 mi
Kilometers
32.71 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Thu, Sep 17, 11:40 PM EDT
Return by in Holmdel
Fri, Sep 18, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holmdel
2026-09-17T23:06
Arrive Lakewood
Thu, Sep 17, 11:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Holmdel
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
Hamilton
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

From Holmdel
9.9 mi
00h 16m
To Lakewood
10.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Newman Springs Road

    36 m · 10 sec · Newman Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Holmdel Road

    2754 ft · 59 sec · South Holmdel Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1258 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    37 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    734 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    63 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    127 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tinton Falls Road

    3146 ft · 1 min · Tinton Falls Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Asbury Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Asbury Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Asbury Avenue

    1649 ft · 41 sec · Asbury Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2019 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lakewood Farmingdale Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lakewood Farmingdale Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lakewood Farmingdale Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Lakewood Farmingdale Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Squankum Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Squankum Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    2197 ft · 51 sec · 9th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    110 m · 13 sec · Madison Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holmdel 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Street
8.39 mi · 41%
Lakewood Farmingdale Road
6.43 mi · 32%
Asbury Road
1.57 mi · 8%
Squankum Road
1.02 mi · 5%
Tinton Falls Road
0.6 mi · 3%
South Holmdel Road
0.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Street

Continue straight

6.44 mi · 00h 10m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 16m from Holmdel
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Holmdel and Mostly Cloudy near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 9.9 miles from Holmdel and 10.4 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Holmdel and Mostly Cloudy near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

56 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holmdel and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 17.17 mi (27.64 km).

Holmdel

#1 Holmdel

Township of New Jersey

Population16,670
Coordinates40.3451100, -74.1840300
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Newman Springs Road (-74.18403, 40.345148)
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.71 L · about $3.19
Round trip
$6.37
1.44 gal · 5.42 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $3.19 $6.37
Mid-grade $4.98 $3.58 $7.17
Premium $5.27 $3.79 $7.58
Diesel $6.22 $4.48 $8.96

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Holmdel and Lakewood. The current time is 23:06:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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