How far is Monmouth Beach, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Monmouth Beach, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monmouth Beach and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth Beach and Lakewood.
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Start on Riverdale Avenue
3268 ft · 2 min · Riverdale Avenue
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Turn straight onto Ocean Boulevard North
3219 ft · 1 min · Ocean Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Joline Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 min · Joline Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18: Point Pleasant, New Burnswick
2962 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South: Port Pleasant
2859 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant
903 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Central Jersey Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 547 South
1387 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakewood Farmingdale Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Lakewood Farmingdale Road
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Continue on Squankum Road
1 mi · 2 min · Squankum Road
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Turn right onto 9th Street
2197 ft · 51 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
110 m · 13 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn left 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 Monmouth Beach 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.
NJ 18 South
Merge slight right
8.15 mi · 00h 09m
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 Cloudy leaving Monmouth Beach and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monmouth Beach to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 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?
Shark River Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Monmouth Beach and 12.9 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Monmouth Beach and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Shark River Hills
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 Shark River Hills.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monmouth Beach and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 20.33 mi (32.72 km).
#1 Monmouth Beach
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,262 |
| Coordinates | 40.3303900, -73.9815300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
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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