Origin
Lakewood, NJ
Morning in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, NJ to Barrington, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakewood, NJ
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Barrington, NJ
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Lakewood to Barrington covers a straightforward 59.2-mile stretch across the Northeast, typically taking about 1 hour and 19 minutes behind the wheel. Because of the quick duration, this journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel, making it an affordable commute between these two New Jersey locations. The route relies heavily on major arteries like the New Jersey Turnpike and the Central Jersey Expressway to keep your travel time efficient. It is a highly practical drive that avoids unnecessary complexity for the average traveler.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 25.2 mi | 29m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| County Line Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| I 295 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| East Commodore Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Gloucester Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| NJ 73 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 25.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NJ and Barrington, NJ.
1
Start on 8th Street
46 ft
·
4 sec
·
8th Street
2
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 526
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
County Line Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 526; CR 638
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Jackson Mills Road
5
Turn slight right onto CR 526
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commodore Boulevard
6
Turn right onto CR 527
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cedar Swamp Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
8
Merge onto I 195
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on this road
479 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Trucks-Buses-Cars
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto NJ 73
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
19
Merge onto I 295
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 295
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 30
Toward Warwick Road, Lawnside, Haddonfield
Use the right lane.
21
Turn right onto CR 669
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Warwick Road North
22
Turn right onto West Phoenix Avenue
384 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Phoenix Avenue
23
Continue on Watkins Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Watkins Avenue
24
Turn right onto Gloucester Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Gloucester Avenue
25
Continue on CR 659
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Gloucester Pike
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto NJ 41; CR 573
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Clements Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right
64 ft
·
10 sec
28
Turn left
82 ft
·
6 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Lakewood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 23.2 and 57.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
9
24 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
7
24.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Trucks-Buses-Cars
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Trucks-Buses-Cars
7
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
8
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward Warwick Road, Lawnside, Haddonfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 30
Toward Warwick Road, Lawnside, Haddonfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.81 one way
$19.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.53
New Jersey Turnpike
(25.2 mi)
$3.53
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$4
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Barrington, NJ
Morning in Barrington on Sunday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
30 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is categorized as a highway-focused drive, with 78% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, especially during the longest stretch of 25.2 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike. Transitioning from the local connectivity of County Line Road onto these major expressways defines the personality of the journey. While you won't encounter significant technical challenges, the transition from regional roads to the fast-paced Turnpike environment requires consistent attention. Expect a steady, functional experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.2 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Central Jersey Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.2 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
167 ft
58 ft
Total Climb
110 ft
Total Descent
113 ft
Highest Point
167 ft
~16.9 mi in
Elevation Range
109 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lakewood, NJ and Barrington, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York, Camden, Njtp, Njtp South: Camden, Trucks-Buses-Cars and Wilmington.
Njtp: New York
23.2 mi in
|
~32m
Camden
23.2 mi in
|
~32m
Njtp
23.9 mi in
|
~34m
Njtp South: Camden
24 mi in
|
~34m
Trucks-Buses-Cars
24.1 mi in
|
~34m
Wilmington
33 mi in
|
~45m
|
via NJTP
About the Cities
Starting in Lakewood, NJ
Full guide →Lakewood is a town in Ocean County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.53 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Barrington, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barrington, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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