Origin
Haddon Heights, NJ
Night in Haddon Heights on Friday
Local time
10:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Haddon Heights, NJ to Lakewood, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haddon Heights, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Haddon Heights, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Central Jersey Expressway, US Highway 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.3 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 63.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Central Jersey Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.3 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Central Jersey Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lake Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.2 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.1 miles (Exit 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Lake Street
Turn right onto Lake Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
31.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Exit 60
Take the exit onto Exit 60 toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 60
Toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
7
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
6
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Haddon Heights, NJ to Lakewood, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Belmar along the way.
Belmar
31.1 mi in
|
~38m
|
via Exit 60
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 29.3 mi | 33m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 26.5 mi | 30m |
| US Highway 9 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Madison Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| White Horse Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Station Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 195 East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Exit 60 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 29.3 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haddon Heights, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on CR 654
78 ft
·
4 sec
·
Prospect Ridge Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Lake Street
447 ft
·
20 sec
·
Lake Street
3
Turn right onto South Park Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Park Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 656
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
White Horse Pike
6
Take the exit
338 ft
·
15 sec
7
Turn left onto CR 666
234 ft
·
3 sec
·
Copley Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
9
Merge onto I 295
29 mi
·
33 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto Exit 60
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Exit 60
Exit 60
Toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 195 East
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 195 East
Toward I 195 East: Belmar
12
Merge onto I 195
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 28A
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto US 9
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 9
15
Continue on US 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue
16
Turn left onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Haddon Heights, NJ · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Haddon Heights, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.48 one way
$20.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.48 | $22.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.26 | $24.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Lakewood, NJ
Night in Lakewood on Friday
Local time
10:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
32 mi in
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
22 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 19m 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 Haddon Heights, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Central Jersey Expressway, US Highway 9. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.6 miles from Haddon Heights, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.48 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.1 miles (Exit 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Haddon Heights, NJ to Lakewood, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Belmar along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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