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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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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 Holmdel and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holmdel and Lakewood.
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Start on Newman Springs Road
36 m · 10 sec · Newman Springs Road
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Turn left onto South Holmdel Road
2754 ft · 59 sec · South Holmdel Road
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Continue on South Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Street
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 10 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 Holmdel 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Holmdel and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 17.17 mi (27.64 km).
#1 Holmdel
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 16,670 |
| Coordinates | 40.3451100, -74.1840300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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