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Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
86.1 mi
139 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakewood, NJ
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Carneys Point, NJ
Aisling Kerr
The drive from Lakewood, NJ to Carneys Point, NJ covers 86.1 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Central Jersey Expressway, County Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.27 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
43.1 miles from Lakewood, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
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This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 86.1 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Central Jersey Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Central Jersey Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.2 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 86.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Trucks-Buses-Cars
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NJ 140, CR 540: Penns Grove, Deepwater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lakewood, NJ and Carneys Point, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York, Camden, Njtp, Njtp South: Camden, Trucks-Buses-Cars and Wilmington.
Njtp: New York
Camden
Njtp
Njtp South: Camden
Trucks-Buses-Cars
Wilmington
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 58.3 mi | 1h 7m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| County Line Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Pennsville-Auburn Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Commodore Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hollywood Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NJ and Carneys Point, NJ.
Start on 8th Street
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547
Turn left onto CR 526
Turn left onto CR 526; CR 638
Turn slight right onto CR 526
Turn right onto CR 527
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 195
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Merge onto NJTP
Take the exit
Turn right onto NJ 140
Turn right onto CR 551
Turn left onto CR 618
Enter roundabout onto US 130
Continue on US 130
Turn right onto Center Street
Arrive at 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.1 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carneys Point, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, NJ
This is one driving day of about 86.1 miles and 1h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.1 mi from Lakewood, NJ · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 43.1 miles from Lakewood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Carneys Point, 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 Carneys Point, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.27 one way
$28.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.70 | $33.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.05 | $5.51 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Lakewood on Wednesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Carneys Point on Wednesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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