Origin
Lakewood, NJ
Morning in Lakewood on Monday
Local time
11:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, NJ to Kinnelon, NJ
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
73.6 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
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6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
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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Kinnelon, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lakewood, NJ to Kinnelon, NJ covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Madison Avenue, Highway 9, GSP North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.18 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
36.8 miles from Lakewood, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 73.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Madison Avenue 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 Lakewood, NJ to Kinnelon, NJ is easy. At 1h 45m 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 Lakewood, NJ to Kinnelon, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 9 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GSP North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garden State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 3 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kiel Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Madison Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NJ and Kinnelon, NJ.
1
Start on 8th Street
46 ft
·
4 sec
·
8th Street
2
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
3
Continue on US Highway 9
26 mi
·
38 min
·
US Highway 9
4
Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP North: Garden State Parkway
5
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
29 mi
·
41 min
·
Garden State Parkway
6
Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 3 West: Wayne
7
Merge slight left onto State Route 3
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 3
8
Merge slight right
3.7 mi
·
4 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
10
Merge slight right
4.6 mi
·
5 min
11
Continue straight
5.7 mi
·
7 min
12
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
13
Keep slight left
121 ft
·
11 sec
14
Turn left onto Kiel Avenue
449 ft
·
11 sec
·
Kiel Avenue
15
Continue on Kinnelon Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kinnelon Road
16
Turn left onto Maple Lake Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Maple Lake Road
17
Turn right onto Kiel Avenue
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
Kiel Avenue
18
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 36.8 miles from Lakewood, NJ, or about 52m 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 73.6 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.8 miles or 52m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kinnelon, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, NJ
This is one driving day of about 73.6 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lakewood, 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 36.8 mi from Lakewood, NJ · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 73.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Lakewood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kinnelon, NJ
The final approach into Kinnelon, 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 Kinnelon, 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
$12.18 one way
$24.36 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.33 | $26.65 |
| premium | $4.92 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.35 | $32.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.30 | $4.71 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Kinnelon, NJ
Morning in Kinnelon on Monday
Local time
11:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
5 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 45m 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 Lakewood, NJ to Kinnelon, NJ covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Madison Avenue, Highway 9, GSP North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.8 miles from Lakewood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.18 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 Lakewood, NJ to Kinnelon, NJ is easy. At 1h 45m 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 Lakewood, NJ to Kinnelon, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakewood, NJ to Kinnelon, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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