How far is Ocean Gate, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Ocean Gate, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 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.
Township in Burlington County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ocean Gate and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Gate and Lakewood.
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Start on East Lakewood Avenue
12 m · 7 sec · East Lakewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Stone Harbor Avenue
76 m · 16 sec · Stone Harbor Avenue
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Turn left onto East Bayview Avenue
1964 ft · 43 sec · East Bayview Avenue
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Turn right onto Ocean Gate Avenue
153 m · 20 sec · Ocean Gate Avenue
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Turn left onto West Chelsea Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Chelsea Avenue
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Continue on Prospect Avenue
671 ft · 19 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto Station Avenue
98 m · 10 sec · Station Avenue
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Avenue
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Continue on Bayside Avenue
1860 ft · 37 sec · Bayside Avenue
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Continue on Club House Road
672 ft · 13 sec · Club House Road
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Continue on Club House Drive
153 m · 10 sec · Club House Drive
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Continue on Compass Avenue
1494 ft · 44 sec · Compass Avenue
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Turn left onto Starboard Street
933 ft · 29 sec · Starboard Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic City Boulevard
2685 ft · 1 min · Atlantic City Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Atlantic City Boulevard
1024 ft · 19 sec · Atlantic City Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Lakewood Road
6 mi · 10 min · Lakewood Road
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Continue on River Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · River Avenue
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.5 km · 2 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 Ocean Gate 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.
Lakewood Road
Continue on Lakewood Road
6.02 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Ocean Gate and Rain Showers Likely near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ocean Gate to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 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 7.4 miles from Ocean Gate and 11.1 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 $2.66 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ocean Gate and Rain Showers Likely near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Shade
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 Maple Shade.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Gate and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 12.63 mi (20.32 km).
#1 Ocean Gate
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 2,055 |
| Coordinates | 39.9267900, -74.1337500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
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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