Origin
Lakewood, NJ
Late night in Lakewood on Thursday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, NJ to Long Hill, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Long Hill, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Lakewood, NJ to Long Hill, NJ covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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, Edinburgh Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 52.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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 Long Hill, NJ is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Long Hill, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 9 | — | — |
| Edinburgh Drive | — | — |
| Halls Mill Road | — | — |
| Kozloski Road | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| NJ 18 North | — | — |
| Memorial Parkway | — | — |
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 Long Hill, 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
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US Highway 9
4
Take the exit slight right
292 ft
·
8 sec
5
Keep slight right
141 ft
·
4 sec
6
Turn straight onto Edinburgh Drive
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Edinburgh Drive
7
Continue on Halls Mill Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Halls Mill Road
8
Continue on Kozloski Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Kozloski Road
9
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
10
Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
11
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
19 min
12
Continue on Memorial Parkway
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Memorial Parkway
13
Continue on Old New Brunswick Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Old New Brunswick Road
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Stelton Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Stelton Road
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeview Avenue
351 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lakeview Avenue
16
Continue on New Market Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Market Road
17
Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Washington Avenue
18
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Avenue
19
Continue on West Front Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Front Street
20
Turn left onto Rock Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rock Avenue
21
Turn right
4.4 mi
·
7 min
22
Take the exit slight right
243 ft
·
7 sec
23
Continue on Park Avenue
151 ft
·
5 sec
·
Park Avenue
24
Turn right
390 ft
·
18 sec
25
Turn slight right onto New Providence Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Providence Road
26
Continue on Diamond Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Diamond Hill Road
27
Continue on Union Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
28
At the end of the road, turn right onto Springfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
29
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
30
Continue on Fairmount Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Fairmount Avenue
31
Turn left onto Mountainview Road
190 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mountainview Road
32
Turn right onto Long Hill Lane
367 ft
·
16 sec
·
Long Hill Lane
33
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Lakewood, NJ · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Lakewood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Long Hill, NJ
The final approach into Long Hill, 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
$8.69 one way
$17.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.51 | $19.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Long Hill, NJ
Late night in Long Hill on Thursday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Edison, NJ
26 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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m 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 Long Hill, NJ covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Madison Avenue, Highway 9, Edinburgh Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.2 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 $8.69 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 Long Hill, NJ is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Long Hill, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakewood, NJ to Long Hill, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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