Origin
Delaware, NJ
Morning in Delaware on Monday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delaware, NJ to Lakewood, NJ
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
100.3 mi
161 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
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6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delaware, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Lakewood, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
The drive from Delaware, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 100.3 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 31 South, I 78 East, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.1 miles from Delaware, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 100.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 31 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Delaware, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Delaware, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 31 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 78 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 287 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 287 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highland Park | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 18 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Route 31 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on Clinton Street
489 ft
·
29 sec
·
Clinton Street
2
Turn left
6.9 mi
·
10 min
3
Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN
17 mi
·
26 min
·
Route 31 South BEGIN
4
Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark
5
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 287: Morristown, Somerville
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Somerville
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 287 South: Somerville
8
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
10
Keep slight right to continue on Highland Park
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Highland Park
11
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
12
Turn straight onto River Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
13
Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 South: New Brunswick
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
NJ 18 South: New Brunswick
14
Merge slight left onto John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
15
Continue on State Route 18
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 18
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Freehold
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 9 South: Freehold
17
Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
19 mi
·
28 min
·
US Highway 9
18
Continue on Madison Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue
19
Turn left onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.1 miles from Delaware, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.1 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Delaware, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Delaware, NJ
This is one driving day of about 100.3 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Delaware, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.1 mi from Delaware, NJ · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.1 miles from Delaware, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lakewood, NJ
The final approach into Lakewood, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lakewood, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.60 one way
$33.19 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.44 | $38.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.28 | $44.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.53 | $4.81 |
| Efficient EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.04 | $6.42 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 Monday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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 51m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Delaware, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 100.3 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 31 South, I 78 East, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.1 miles from Delaware, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Delaware, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Delaware, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Delaware, NJ to Lakewood, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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