Lakewood, NY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Lakewood, NY have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 373 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Lakewood, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Clément Proust
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
379.4 mi
Queens, NY
Quickest Drive
7h 53m
New York City, NY
Plan Around Lakewood, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lakewood, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lakewood, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lakewood, NY
Driving from Lakewood, NY
On average, trips departing from Lakewood, NY run 373 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 3m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 379 miles (8h 15m), while the shortest is just 366 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Lakewood, NY include Queens, NY (379.4 mi, 8h 15m), East Flatbush, NY (373.9 mi, 8h 10m), The Bronx, NY (373.1 mi, 7h 55m), and New York City, NY (366 mi, 7h 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 373-mile trip from Lakewood, NY, budget about $59 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Lakewood, NY and 1 routes heading into Lakewood, NY, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 366 to 379 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lakewood, NY covers 379 miles and takes approximately 8h 15m. Shorter options start at just 366 miles.
The average route from Lakewood, NY runs about 373 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 373-mile trip from Lakewood, NY costs roughly $59 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, NY include Queens, NY, East Flatbush, NY, The Bronx, NY and New York City, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lakewood, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,975
Median Income
$70,962
Median Home Value
$146,300
Median Age
44.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Lakewood, NY
A sampling of people born in Lakewood, NY.
Bertha M. Stoneman
1866–1943
American born South African botanist (1866-1943)
Kate Stoneman
1841–1925
American lawyer
City data from Wikidata (Q602499), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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