How far is Ventnor City, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Ventnor City, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 13m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ventnor City and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ventnor City and Lakewood.
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Start on Dorset Avenue
16 m · 10 sec · Dorset Avenue
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Turn left onto Ventnor Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ventnor Avenue
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Turn right onto North Jerome Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Jerome Avenue
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Continue on Downbeach Express
1.8 mi · 3 min · Downbeach Express
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Continue on Margate Boulevard
2864 ft · 48 sec · Margate Boulevard
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Continue on East Mill Road
2723 ft · 48 sec · East Mill Road
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Turn slight right onto Tilton Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road
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Turn right onto Fire Road
2118 ft · 55 sec · Fire Road
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Turn left onto Black Horse Pike
1036 ft · 20 sec · Black Horse Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
946 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
17.1 mi · 20 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 Ventnor City 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 Sunny leaving Ventnor City and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ventnor City to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 32.1 miles from Ventnor City and 33.6 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ventnor City and Sunny 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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ventnor City and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 54.13 mi (87.11 km).
#1 Ventnor City
City in New Jersey
| Population | 9,895 |
| Coordinates | 39.3403900, -74.4773700 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $4.30 | $9.96 | $19.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $12.01 | $24.01 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $14.66 | $29.31 |
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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