How far is Lavallette, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Lavallette, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lavallette and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lavallette and Lakewood.
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Start on Camden Avenue
14 m · 4 sec · Camden Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Central Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Grand Central Avenue
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Continue on Ocean Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on Ocean Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Ocean Avenue
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Turn left onto Herbert Street
1410 ft · 34 sec · Herbert Street
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Continue on Mantoloking Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Mantoloking Road
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Continue on Cedar Bridge Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue
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Continue straight
117 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue
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Continue on Clifton Avenue South
1100 ft · 36 sec · Clifton Avenue South
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Turn left onto Main Street
577 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
2892 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lavallette and Lakewood.
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.
Mantoloking Road
Continue on Mantoloking Road
4.27 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lavallette and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lavallette to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 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?
Brick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Lavallette and 7.7 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 $2.21 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lavallette and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Brick
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 Brick.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lavallette and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 11.82 mi (19.02 km).
#1 Lavallette
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,903 |
| Coordinates | 39.9704000, -74.0687500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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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