Origin
Medford Lakes, NJ
Morning in Medford Lakes on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford Lakes, 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 5m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford Lakes, NJ
David Kanigan
Lakewood, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Medford Lakes, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 5m via NJ 70, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. You'll find this drive to be a straightforward journey, primarily utilizing well-traveled state highways. It's a short enough distance that makes it ideal for a quick trip, whether for business or leisure, with minimal time commitment. Consider this route if you need a direct and efficient way to travel between these two points without venturing too far off the beaten path.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 17.4 mi | 24m |
| NJ 70 East | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| South Hope Chapel Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Skeet Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Central Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Stokes Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Veterans Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 17.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford Lakes, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on Indian Trail
428 ft
·
20 sec
·
Indian Trail
2
Turn right onto Big Look Trail
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Big Look Trail
3
At end of road, turn left onto Bowker Road
357 ft
·
17 sec
·
Bowker Road
4
Turn right onto Mohawk Trail
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Mohawk Trail
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR 541
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Stokes Road
6
Turn right onto Skeet Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Skeet Road
7
Turn right onto NJ 70
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 70
8
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
481 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
9
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
11
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
13
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
14
Continue on NJ 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
15
Continue on NJ 70
309 ft
·
9 sec
·
NJ 70
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto CR 547
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Ridgeway Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on CR 547
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Lakehurst Whitesville Road
18
Continue on CR 547
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
South Hope Chapel Road
19
Turn right onto CR 528; CR 547
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Veterans Highway
20
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Whitesville Road
21
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Whitesville Road
22
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lakewood Road
23
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
26
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Medford Lakes, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Big Look Trail
Turn right onto Big Look Trail
Navigation decision point
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
31.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, To...
6
32.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
CR 547 / Ridgeway Road
Turn left onto CR 547 / Ridgeway Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
40.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.52 | $15.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Scattered Rain Showers
N 5 to 10 mph
35% chance
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
33 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 5m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 predominantly highway-focused, with 69% of the journey on faster roadways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.4 miles primarily on NJ 70. Expect a consistent driving experience that leans towards efficiency rather than scenic detours. The route progresses along NJ 70 East and South Hope Chapel Road, maintaining a steady pace for most of the trip. This highway-centric profile means you're likely to encounter moderate traffic, especially during peak hours, but generally smooth travel.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and NJ 70 East. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Big Look Trail.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.4 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 0.1 miles (Big Look Trail): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Medford Lakes, NJ and Lakewood, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island, Toms River and Brick.
Long Beach Island
6.2 mi in
|
~13m
|
via NJ 70
Toms River
31.2 mi in
|
~47m
|
via NJ 70
Brick
31.2 mi in
|
~47m
|
via NJ 70
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 5m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on NJ 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Lakewood, 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 0.1 miles (Big Look Trail): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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