Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
96.4 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Photo: James Kampeis
The drive from Fredon, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 96.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Willows Road, Fredon - Springdale Road, Fredon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.51 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
48.2 miles from Fredon, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 96.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willows Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fredon - Springdale Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fredon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 206 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 287 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highland Park | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Fredon, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
Start on the route
Turn right onto Willows Road
Continue on Fredon - Springdale Road
Continue on Fredon Road
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Keep slight right
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
Keep slight right to continue on Highland Park
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto River Road
Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 South: New Brunswick
Merge slight left onto John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
Continue on State Route 18
Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Freehold
Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
Continue on Madison Avenue
Turn left onto 8th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.2 miles or 57m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fredon, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Fredon, NJ
This is one driving day of about 96.4 miles and 1h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.2 mi from Fredon, NJ · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 48.2 miles from Fredon, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$15.51 one way
$31.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $17.45 | $34.91 |
| premium | $4.95 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $22.70 | $45.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.12 | $4.63 |
| Efficient EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.50 | $6.17 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Fredon on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Lakewood on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
48 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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