Lakewood, NJ Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Lakewood, NJ is a well-connected starting point with 23 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 61 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Lakewood, NJ spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

23

Longest Drive

96.4 mi

Fredon, NJ

Quickest Drive

22m

Toms River, NJ

Plan Around Lakewood, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Lakewood, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Fredon, NJ to Lakewood, NJ 96.4 mi · 1h 54m Wildwood, NJ to Lakewood, NJ 94.1 mi · 1h 38m North Wildwood, NJ to Lakewood, NJ 92.6 mi · 1h 37m Montvale, NJ to Lakewood, NJ 87.1 mi · 1h 37m

Continue From Lakewood, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Lakewood, NJ to Wildwood, NJ 91.1 mi · 1h 53m Lakewood, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ 90.2 mi · 1h 51m Lakewood, NJ to Montvale, NJ 75.2 mi · 1h 52m Lakewood, NJ to Passaic, NJ 69.7 mi · 1h 15m

Trips from Lakewood, NJ

Lakewood, NJ to Wildwood, NJ

91.1 mi 1h 53m

Lakewood, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ

90.2 mi 1h 51m

Lakewood, NJ to Montvale, NJ

75.2 mi 1h 52m

Lakewood, NJ to Passaic, NJ

69.7 mi 1h 15m

Lakewood, NJ to Margate City, NJ

62.1 mi 1h 20m

Lakewood, NJ to Newark, NJ

57.9 mi 1h 6m

Lakewood, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ

57.6 mi 1h 1m

Lakewood, NJ to Trenton, NJ

36.3 mi 41m

Lakewood, NJ to Toms River, NJ

10.7 mi 22m

Driving from Lakewood, NJ

On average, trips departing from Lakewood, NJ run 61 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 16m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 91 miles (1h 53m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Lakewood, NJ include Wildwood, NJ (91.1 mi, 1h 53m), North Wildwood, NJ (90.2 mi, 1h 51m), Montvale, NJ (75.2 mi, 1h 52m), Passaic, NJ (69.7 mi, 1h 15m), and Margate City, NJ (62.1 mi, 1h 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 61-mile trip from Lakewood, NJ, budget about $10 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Lakewood, NJ and 14 routes heading into Lakewood, NJ, covering 23 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 91 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lakewood, NJ covers 91 miles and takes approximately 1h 53m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from Lakewood, NJ runs about 61 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 61-mile trip from Lakewood, NJ costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lakewood, NJ include Wildwood, NJ, North Wildwood, NJ, Montvale, NJ and Passaic, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.