Lakehurst, NJ Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Lakehurst, NJ works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 63 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Lakehurst, NJ head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
75.6 mi
Passaic, NJ
Quickest Drive
15m
Lakewood, NJ
Plan Around Lakehurst, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lakehurst, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lakehurst, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lakehurst, NJ
Driving from Lakehurst, NJ
The typical drive from Lakehurst, NJ covers about 63 miles and takes around 1h 27m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 76 miles (1h 41m), while the shortest is just 44 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Lakehurst, NJ most often head toward Passaic, NJ (75.6 mi, 1h 41m), Jersey City, NJ (68.8 mi, 1h 31m), Newark, NJ (66.1 mi, 1h 29m), Elizabethport, NJ (60.7 mi, 1h 23m), and Somerset, NJ (44.4 mi, 1h 9m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 63-mile trip from Lakehurst, NJ, budget about $10 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Lakehurst, NJ and 2 routes heading into Lakehurst, NJ, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 44 to 76 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lakehurst, NJ covers 76 miles and takes approximately 1h 41m. Shorter options start at just 44 miles.
The average route from Lakehurst, NJ runs about 63 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 27m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 63-mile trip from Lakehurst, NJ costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lakehurst, NJ include Passaic, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, Newark, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lakehurst, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,666
Median Income
$80,458
Median Home Value
$225,800
Median Age
39.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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