Medford Lakes, NJ Road Trips
Medford Lakes, NJ serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 59 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Medford Lakes, NJ spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
84.4 mi
Union City, NJ
Quickest Drive
33m
Camden, NJ
Plan Around Medford Lakes, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Medford Lakes, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Medford Lakes, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Medford Lakes, NJ
Medford Lakes, NJ to Union City, NJ
Medford Lakes, NJ to Newark, NJ
Medford Lakes, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Medford Lakes, NJ to Middletown, NJ
Medford Lakes, NJ to Lakewood, NJ
Medford Lakes, NJ to Toms River, NJ
Medford Lakes, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Driving from Medford Lakes, NJ
The typical drive from Medford Lakes, NJ covers about 59 miles and takes around 1h 22m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 84 miles (1h 51m), while the shortest is just 31 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Medford Lakes, NJ include Union City, NJ (84.4 mi, 1h 51m), Newark, NJ (77 mi, 1h 42m), Elizabeth, NJ (71.7 mi, 1h 35m), Middletown, NJ (66.5 mi, 1h 37m), and Lakewood, NJ (41.4 mi, 1h 5m). 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 59-mile trip from Medford Lakes, NJ, budget about $9 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 7 mapped routes leaving Medford Lakes, NJ and 1 routes heading into Medford Lakes, NJ, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 31 to 84 miles.
The longest mapped route from Medford Lakes, NJ covers 84 miles and takes approximately 1h 51m. Shorter options start at just 31 miles.
The average route from Medford Lakes, NJ runs about 59 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 59-mile trip from Medford Lakes, NJ costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Medford Lakes, NJ include Union City, NJ, Newark, NJ, Elizabeth, NJ and Middletown, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Medford Lakes, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,267
Median Income
$151,190
Median Home Value
$368,200
Median Age
46.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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