How far is Lakewood, NJ from Keyport, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Keyport, NJ is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.61 mi
00h 40m
Flight
23.18 mi
37.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.18 mi
Kilometers
37.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.61 mi
Kilometers
41.21 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keyport
Sun, May 3, 12:52 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sun, May 3, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-03T00:12
Arrive Keyport
Sun, May 3, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Lakewood
12.8 mi
00h 20m
To Keyport
12.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 9

    7.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 9

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    43 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Edinburgh Drive

    1331 ft · 27 sec · Edinburgh Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Halls Mill Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Mill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Kozloski Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Kozloski Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    7.1 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Lower Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Maple Place

    761 ft · 16 sec · Maple Place

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Broadway

    975 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto 4th Street

    158 m · 9 sec · 4th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Maple Place

    2893 ft · 51 sec · Maple Place

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
8.3 mi · 32%
US Highway 9
7.67 mi · 30%
Kozloski Road
3.18 mi · 12%
Halls Mill Road
2.03 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.51 mi · 6%
Madison Avenue
0.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 9

Continue on US Highway 9

7.59 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Freehold
00h 20m from Lakewood
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Keyport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Lakewood and 12.8 miles from Keyport.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Keyport.

Stop Ideas Near East Freehold

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

29 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

32 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

43 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Keyport. Straight-line distance: 23.18 mi (37.31 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

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

#2 Keyport

Town in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population6,951
Coordinates40.4331600, -74.1995900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Keyport (-74.19959, 40.43316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.35
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.68 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.14 $8.28
Premium $4.95 $4.46 $8.92
Diesel $5.98 $5.38 $10.76

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Keyport. The current time is 00:12:04.

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.