Origin
Lambertville, NJ
Morning in Lambertville on Sunday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lambertville, NJ to Lakewood, 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 9m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lambertville, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 50.6-mile journey from Lambertville, NJ to Lakewood, NJ takes approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, one-day trip well within the capabilities of a single day's travel, so no overnight stay is needed. The route primarily utilizes the Central Jersey Expressway and US Highway 9, with about 61% of the drive on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $8 for this trip. Overall, it's a practical drive focused on efficient travel within the Northeast region of New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 27 mi | 31m |
| River Road | 18 mi | 28m |
| US Highway 9 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Madison Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 27 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lambertville, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on NJ 29
18 mi
·
28 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
3
Continue on I 195
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 28A
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto US 9
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 9
6
Continue on US 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue
7
Turn left onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Lambertville, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 45.8 and 50.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
45.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28A
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
3
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 9 / US Highway 9
Merge onto US 9 / US Highway 9
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.39 one way
$16.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 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 | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
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.
Destination
Lakewood, NJ
Morning in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m 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 largely highway-focused, with a significant 61% of the total mileage spent on faster roads like the Central Jersey Expressway and US Highway 9. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 27 miles on the Central Jersey Expressway, offering a period of consistent speed. While not exclusively interstate, the majority of this route prioritizes efficiency over winding scenic byways. The character is one of steady progress, moving you efficiently from point A to point B with minimal scenic detours.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Jersey Expressway and River Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 45.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lambertville, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is easy. At 1h 9m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles (US 9 / US Highway 9): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 50.6 miles (8th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 9m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles (US 9 / US Highway 9): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 50.6 miles (8th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakewood, 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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