How far is Island Heights, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Island Heights, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Burlington County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Island Heights and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Island Heights and Lakewood.
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Start on Central Avenue
1144 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Garden Avenue
1334 ft · 1 min · Garden Avenue
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Turn right onto West End Avenue
2085 ft · 1 min · West End Avenue
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Turn left onto Route 37 East
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 37 East
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Turn right onto Lakewood Road
6 mi · 10 min · Lakewood Road
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Continue on River Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · River Avenue
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right 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 Island Heights 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 Road
Turn right onto Lakewood Road
6 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.
Rain Showers leaving Island Heights 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 Island Heights to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Maple Shade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Island Heights and 9.3 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Island Heights and Rain Showers Likely near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Shade
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 Maple Shade.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Island Heights and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 11.35 mi (18.26 km).
#1 Island Heights
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,692 |
| Coordinates | 39.9420600, -74.1498600 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
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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