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Trip from Lakewood, NJ to Cinnaminson, 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 14m

Distance

51.3 mi

83 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Lakewood, NJ, NJ

Lakewood, NJ

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Downtown Cinnaminson, NJ, NJ

Cinnaminson, NJ

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Trip Overview

Lakewood, NJ to Cinnaminson, NJ is 51.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m via Central Jersey Expressway and New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single day. The drive offers a mixed experience, incorporating both expressway and turnpike sections. Consider this route if you need a straightforward journey between these two points without extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Central Jersey Expressway 14.5 mi 16m
Burlington Pike 13.6 mi 22m
New Jersey Turnpike 8.4 mi 9m
County Line Road 6.3 mi 11m
I 95 3.4 mi 3m
East Commodore Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Madison Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Cedar Swamp Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Central Jersey Expressway — 14.5 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NJ and Cinnaminson, 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 right at fork onto I 95

3.4 mi · 3 min · I 95
Exit 6 Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 130: Florence, Burlington Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 130 South: Burlington
17

Merge onto US 130

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Burlington-Bordentown Road
18

Continue on US 130

4.4 mi · 7 min · Burlington Pike
19

Keep slight left at fork onto US 130; CR 543

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Burlington Pike
20

Continue on US 130; CR 543

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Washington Avenue
21

Continue on US 130; CR 543

8.6 mi · 13 min · Burlington Pike
22

Take the exit

413 ft · 17 sec
23

Turn left onto CR 602

129 ft · 5 sec · Highland Avenue
24

Turn left onto US 130

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Burlington Pike
25

Arrive at destination

US 130

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough of Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tullytown, PA

26 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

Manalapan, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Windsor, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.7 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 23.2 and 36.4 — 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
9
33 mi into trip | ~45m in | I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Phila...
7
36.4 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward US 130: Florence, Burlington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 130: Florence, Burlington

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.50 one way

$17.01 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.31 $18.63
premium $4.93 $9.95 $19.90
diesel $5.61 $11.33 $22.65

Estimated Tolls: $1.18

New Jersey Turnpike (8.4 mi) $1.18

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$1

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.4 0 $5.39 $2.46
Efficient EV 12.8 0 $4.49 $2.05
EV Truck/SUV 20.5 0 $7.18 $3.28

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Lakewood, NJ

Morning in Lakewood on Sunday

Local time

9:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cinnaminson, NJ

Morning in Cinnaminson on Sunday

Local time

9:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

6 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 14m 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 drive is characterized by a mix of road types, with 51% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on the Central Jersey Expressway and the New Jersey Turnpike, which are built for speed and efficiency. The longest uninterrupted segment is 14.5 miles on the Central Jersey Expressway, allowing for a solid period of consistent driving. As you progress, the route transitions, offering a varied driving experience that isn't solely confined to one type of roadway.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 51.3 miles you will encounter 16 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.

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 Cinnaminson, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York, Camden, Njtp, Njtp South: Camden, Trucks-Buses-Cars and Philadelphia - among others.

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

Philadelphia

33 mi in | ~45m | via I 95

Burlington

36.4 mi in | ~49m

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 14m. Total distance: 51.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.18 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 Cinnaminson, 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 Cinnaminson, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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