How far is Lakewood, NJ from West Long Branch, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to West Long Branch, NJ is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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.
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.
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and West Long Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and West Long Branch.
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Start on 8th Street
14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
110 m · 12 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto 9th Street
2197 ft · 45 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on Squankum Road
1 mi · 2 min · Squankum Road
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Continue on Lakewood Farmingdale Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Lakewood Farmingdale Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: Shore Points
1938 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Continue straight
2224 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GSR North
132 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
539 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP North
27 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North
1108 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit slight right
693 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Long Branch, New Brunswick
1231 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
2140 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
1971 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
579 ft · 16 sec
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Turn slight right onto Monmouth Road
1541 ft · 36 sec · Monmouth Road
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Turn left onto Parker Road
2327 ft · 1 min · Parker Road
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
32 m · 3 sec · Locust Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and West Long Branch.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
4.95 mi · 00h 06m
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 Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near West Long Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to West Long Branch?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 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?
Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Lakewood and 10.6 miles from West Long Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near West Long Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton
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 Hamilton.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and West Long Branch. Straight-line distance: 16.98 mi (27.33 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Long Branch
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey
| Population | 7,875 |
| Coordinates | 40.2903900, -74.0176400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Long Branch (-74.01764, 40.29039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
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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