Origin
Lakewood, NJ
Morning in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
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
60 mi
97 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Bellmawr, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Lakewood, NJ to Bellmawr, NJ is 60 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, making it a straightforward local trip. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of the journey. With only 60 miles, this route is easily manageable in a single day, offering a quick connection between these two New Jersey locations. It's a practical option for those needing to travel between these points without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 33.7 mi | 38m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| County Line Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| East Commodore Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Browning Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Black Horse Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NJ and Bellmawr, NJ.
Start on 8th Street
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547
Turn left onto CR 526
Turn left onto CR 526; CR 638
Turn slight right onto CR 526
Turn right onto CR 527
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 195
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto NJ 168
Turn left onto CR 659
Turn left onto South Bell Road
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 23.2 and 58.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Keep slight right at fork toward Trucks-Buses-Cars
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.95 one way
$19.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.89 | $21.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.72
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$5
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 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 | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Bellmawr on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
30 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 33.7 miles. The Central Jersey Expressway and County Line Road also feature on this path, suggesting a transition from the high-speed turnpike to potentially slightly less direct, but still efficient, arterial roads. Prepare for a driving experience characterized by consistent speed and a focus on covering distance efficiently.
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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60 miles you will encounter 14 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lakewood, NJ and Bellmawr, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York, Camden, Njtp, Njtp South: Camden, Trucks-Buses-Cars and Wilmington.
Njtp: New York
Camden
Njtp
Njtp South: Camden
Trucks-Buses-Cars
Wilmington
Lakewood is a town in Ocean County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 60 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 (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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