How far is Lakewood, NJ from Brigantine, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Brigantine, NJ is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.54 mi
01h 31m
Flight
48.16 mi
77.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.16 mi
Kilometers
77.5 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.54 mi
Kilometers
105.48 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brigantine
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Wed, Apr 15, 7:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-15T16:28
Arrive Brigantine
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Tuckerton
NJ

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Lakewood
32.8 mi
00h 45m
To Brigantine
32.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    14 m · 8 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on River Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · River Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakewood Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Lakewood Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward GSP, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Garden State Parkway

    1570 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    43.9 mi · 51 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Absecon, Atlantic City

    1802 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto White Horse Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · White Horse Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Absecon Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Absecon Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Acua Wind Farm

    57 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Absecon Boulevard

    159 m · 16 sec · Absecon Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    46 m · 7 sec · North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Huron Avenue

    3027 ft · 1 min · Huron Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Brigantine Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Brigantine Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brigantine Circle

    37 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard

    1483 ft · 41 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on West Brigantine Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Brigantine Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard

    756 ft · 27 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    58 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Brigantine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
43.9 mi · 67%
Absecon Boulevard
6.96 mi · 11%
Lakewood Road
4.05 mi · 6%
Brigantine Boulevard
2.63 mi · 4%
River Avenue
2.57 mi · 4%
West Brigantine Avenue
1.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

43.9 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckerton
00h 45m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Brigantine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tuckerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Lakewood and 32.7 miles from Brigantine.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.44 one way or $18.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Brigantine.

Stop Ideas Near Tuckerton

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

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

OTHER

Absecon

24 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

28 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

28 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

40 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Brigantine. Straight-line distance: 48.16 mi (77.5 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Brigantine

#2 Brigantine

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey

Population8,577
Coordinates39.4101200, -74.3645900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Brigantine (-74.36459, 39.41012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.75 L · about $9.44
Round trip
$18.88
4.62 gal · 17.5 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.44 $18.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.62 $21.25
Premium $4.95 $11.44 $22.89
Diesel $5.98 $13.81 $27.63

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Brigantine. The current time is 16:28:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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