How far is Lakewood, NJ from Egg Harbor City, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Egg Harbor City, NJ is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Egg Harbor City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Egg Harbor City.
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Start on 8th Street
14 m · 8 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on River Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · River Avenue
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Continue on Lakewood Road
4 mi · 6 min · Lakewood Road
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Take the exit straight toward GSP, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Garden State Parkway
1570 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
39.6 mi · 46 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona
2382 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Pomona Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Pomona Road
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Turn right onto White Horse Pike
5.2 mi · 8 min · White Horse Pike
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Turn left onto Philadelphia Avenue
24 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Egg Harbor City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
39.6 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy near Egg Harbor City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Egg Harbor City?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Manahawkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Lakewood and 28.3 miles from Egg Harbor City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy near Egg Harbor City.
Stop Ideas Near Manahawkin
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 Manahawkin.
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Egg Harbor City. Straight-line distance: 45.48 mi (73.19 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Egg Harbor City
City in New Jersey
| Population | 4,052 |
| Coordinates | 39.5287300, -74.6479400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Egg Harbor City (-74.64794, 39.52873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
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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