Lakewood, NJ Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Lakewood, NJ is a well-connected starting point with 78 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 51 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Lakewood, NJ spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

78

Longest Drive

94.3 mi

Cape May, NJ

Quickest Drive

15m

Lakehurst, NJ

Plan Around Lakewood, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Lakewood, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Cape May, NJ to Lakewood, NJ 94.3 mi · 1h 57m Wildwood, NJ to Lakewood, NJ 91.4 mi · 1h 54m North Wildwood, NJ to Lakewood, NJ 90.4 mi · 1h 52m Fredon, NJ to Lakewood, NJ 81 mi · 2h 5m

Continue From Lakewood, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Lakewood, NJ to Wildwood, NJ 91.1 mi · 1h 53m Lakewood, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ 85.9 mi · 2h Lakewood, NJ to Elmer, NJ 82.2 mi · 1h 47m Lakewood, NJ to Avalon, NJ 82.2 mi · 1h 42m

Trips from Lakewood, NJ

Lakewood, NJ to Wildwood, NJ

91.1 mi 1h 53m

Lakewood, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ

85.9 mi 2h

Lakewood, NJ to Elmer, NJ

82.2 mi 1h 47m

Lakewood, NJ to Avalon, NJ

82.2 mi 1h 42m

Lakewood, NJ to Jefferson, NJ

75.9 mi 1h 37m

Lakewood, NJ to Montvale, NJ

75.2 mi 1h 52m

Lakewood, NJ to River Vale, NJ

72.1 mi 1h 47m

Lakewood, NJ to Demarest, NJ

69.1 mi 1h 43m

Lakewood, NJ to Glen Gardner, NJ

67.7 mi 1h 32m

Lakewood, NJ to Hawthorne, NJ

64.6 mi 1h 36m

Lakewood, NJ to Brooklawn, NJ

62.3 mi 1h 21m

Lakewood, NJ to Ridgefield, NJ

60.7 mi 1h 30m

Lakewood, NJ to Bellmawr, NJ

60 mi 1h 19m

Lakewood, NJ to Barrington, NJ

59.2 mi 1h 19m

Lakewood, NJ to Passaic, NJ

58.8 mi 1h 27m

Lakewood, NJ to Lyndhurst, NJ

56 mi 1h 27m

Lakewood, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ

55.1 mi 1h 13m

Lakewood, NJ to Jersey City, NJ

52 mi 1h 18m

Driving from Lakewood, NJ

On average, trips departing from Lakewood, NJ run 51 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 11m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 91 miles (2h), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Lakewood, NJ include Wildwood, NJ (91.1 mi, 1h 53m), Bridgeton, NJ (85.9 mi, 2h), Elmer, NJ (82.2 mi, 1h 47m), Avalon, NJ (82.2 mi, 1h 42m), and Jefferson, NJ (75.9 mi, 1h 37m). 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 51-mile trip from Lakewood, NJ, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 32 mapped routes leaving Lakewood, NJ and 46 routes heading into Lakewood, NJ, covering 78 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 91 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lakewood, NJ covers 91 miles and takes approximately 2h. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Lakewood, NJ runs about 51 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 51-mile trip from Lakewood, NJ costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lakewood, NJ include Wildwood, NJ, Bridgeton, NJ, Elmer, NJ and Avalon, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.