Origin
Lakewood, NJ
Afternoon in Lakewood on Wednesday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, NJ to Lambertville, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Lambertville, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lakewood, NJ to Lambertville, NJ covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Madison Avenue, County Line Road, Jackson Mills Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.06 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
24.3 miles from Lakewood, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 48.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 Lambertville, NJ is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Lambertville, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Avenue | — | — |
| County Line Road | — | — |
| Jackson Mills Road | — | — |
| East Commodore Boulevard | — | — |
| Cedar Swamp Road | — | — |
| I 195 West | — | — |
| Central Jersey Expressway | — | — |
| Swan Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Madison Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NJ and Lambertville, NJ.
1
Start on 8th Street
46 ft
·
4 sec
·
8th Street
2
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
3
Turn left onto County Line Road
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
County Line Road
4
Turn left onto Jackson Mills Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Jackson Mills Road
5
Turn slight right onto East Commodore Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commodore Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cedar Swamp Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 195 West: Trenton
8
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
9
Continue straight
19 mi
·
29 min
10
Turn left onto Swan Street
207 ft
·
11 sec
·
Swan Street
11
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Main Street
12
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 24.3 miles from Lakewood, NJ, or about 35m 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 11 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.3 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lambertville, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lakewood, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakewood, NJ
This is one driving day of about 48.6 miles and 1h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Lakewood, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Lakewood, NJ · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Lakewood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lambertville, NJ
The final approach into Lambertville, 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
$8.06 one way
$16.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.43 | $18.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Lambertville, NJ
Afternoon in Lambertville on Wednesday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 10m 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 Lambertville, NJ covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Madison Avenue, County Line Road, Jackson Mills Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 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 $8.06 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 Lambertville, NJ is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Lambertville, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakewood, NJ to Lambertville, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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