How far is Point Pleasant Beach, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Point Pleasant Beach and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Pleasant Beach and Lakewood.
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Start on Cincinnati Avenue
72 m · 10 sec · Cincinnati Avenue
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Turn left onto Arnold Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Arnold Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Trenton Avenue
57 m · 7 sec · Trenton Avenue
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Turn left onto Arnold Avenue
2099 ft · 57 sec · Arnold Avenue
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Turn straight
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Ocean Road
752 ft · 1 min · Ocean Road
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Continue on Lakewood Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lakewood Road
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Turn right onto Bridge Avenue
1588 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Avenue
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Continue on Burnt Tavern Road
3 mi · 5 min · Burnt Tavern Road
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Turn slight right
63 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Lanes Mill Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lanes Mill Road
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Continue on East County Line
1.8 mi · 4 min · East County Line
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Turn left onto Squankum Road
2467 ft · 49 sec · 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 Point Pleasant 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.
Burnt Tavern Road
Continue on Burnt Tavern Road
3.05 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Point Pleasant Beach and Partly Cloudy near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Point Pleasant Beach to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Point Pleasant Beach and 11 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Point Pleasant Beach and Partly Cloudy near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Ramtown
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 Ramtown.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Point Pleasant Beach and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 8.99 mi (14.46 km).
#1 Point Pleasant Beach
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 4,597 |
| Coordinates | 40.0912300, -74.0479100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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