How far is Pleasantville, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Pleasantville, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 60.9 miles (98 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasantville and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasantville and Lakewood.
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Start on Black Horse Pike East
84 m · 6 sec · Black Horse Pike East
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Continue on East Verona Avenue
704 ft · 23 sec · East Verona Avenue
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Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard
765 ft · 25 sec · South Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
844 ft · 28 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Shore Road
1 km · 1 min · South Shore Road
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Turn left onto Absecon Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Absecon Boulevard
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Continue on East White Horse Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · East White Horse Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
30.3 mi · 36 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, CR 571, NJ 166: Lakewood
2127 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Toms River
765 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Lomell Lane
1235 ft · 31 sec · Lomell Lane
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Turn right onto Lakewood Road
4.3 mi · 7 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 Pleasantville and Lakewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
30.3 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pleasantville and Light Rain near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasantville to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 60.9 miles (98 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manahawkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Pleasantville and 31.8 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pleasantville and Light Rain near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Manahawkin
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 Manahawkin.
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasantville and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 51.56 mi (82.98 km).
#1 Pleasantville
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey
| Population | 20,060 |
| Coordinates | 39.3898400, -74.5240400 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $4.04 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $10.03 | $20.07 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $13.48 | $26.97 |
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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