How far is Lacey, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Lacey, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 31m.
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.
Census designated place in Berkeley Township, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lacey and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lacey and Lakewood.
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Start on the route
3144 ft · 4 min
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Turn left onto Lacey Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lacey Road
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Turn right onto Dover Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Dover Road
637 ft · 23 sec · Dover Road
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York
1057 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, CR 571, NJ 166: Lakewood
2127 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Toms River
765 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Lomell Lane
1235 ft · 31 sec · Lomell Lane
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Turn right onto Lakewood Road
4.3 mi · 7 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 Lacey 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.
Dover Road
Turn right onto Dover Road
6.82 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 Sunny leaving Lacey and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lacey to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Silver Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Lacey and 13 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lacey and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Ridge
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 Silver Ridge.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atco, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lacey and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 16.09 mi (25.9 km).
#1 Lacey
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 29,760 |
| Coordinates | 39.8726200, -74.2951400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.30 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
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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