How far is Lakewood, NJ from Seaside Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Seaside Park, NJ is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
17.29 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.97 mi
22.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.97 mi
Kilometers
22.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.29 mi
Kilometers
27.83 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seaside Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-19T05:09
Arrive Seaside Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
Maple Shade
NJ

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

From Lakewood
8.6 mi
00h 15m
To Seaside Park
8.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Seaside Park.

  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

    Continue on Lakewood Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lakewood Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Route 37 East

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Route 37 East

  7. 7

    Continue on Thomas A. Mathis Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Thomas A. Mathis Bridge

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35 South: Seaside Park, Island Beach

    1548 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto E Street

    73 m · 11 sec · E Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · E Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakewood Road
6 mi · 35%
Route 37 East
4.81 mi · 28%
River Avenue
2.57 mi · 15%
Thomas A. Mathis Bridge
1.64 mi · 10%
NJ 35 South
1.29 mi · 7%
Madison Avenue
0.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Route 37 East

Turn left onto Route 37 East

4.81 mi · 00h 08m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Shade
00h 15m from Lakewood
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lakewood and Rain Showers near Seaside Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Seaside Park?

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 8.6 miles from Lakewood and 8.6 miles from Seaside Park.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lakewood and Rain Showers near Seaside Park.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Shade

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

52 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

54 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

61 mi away
French and Albany Streets
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

63 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Seaside Park. Straight-line distance: 13.97 mi (22.48 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Seaside Park

#2 Seaside Park

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population1,561
Coordinates39.9267900, -74.0770800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Seaside Park (-74.07708, 39.92679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.31 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.95 $3.02 $6.04
Diesel $5.98 $3.65 $7.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Seaside Park. The current time is 05:09:50.

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.