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Trip from Lakewood, NJ to Old Tappan, NJ

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

72.4 mi

117 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lakewood, NJ, NJ

Lakewood, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

The drive from Lakewood, NJ to Old Tappan, NJ covers 72.4 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 US Highway 9, New Jersey Turnpike, New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26 miles on US Highway 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.98 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

36.2 miles from Lakewood, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 72.4 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 9 and New Jersey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 26 miles on US Highway 9.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 26 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 9 and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 72.4 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: near the start (US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue

Turn right onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
32 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 129 Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
6
33.1 mi into trip | ~51m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
6
47.6 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
60.2 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward Leonia, Teaneck

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck

Towns Along This Route

Between Lakewood, NJ and Old Tappan, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York City, Trenton, Njtp North: New York City, Leonia and Teaneck.

Njtp: New York City

32 mi in | ~49m

Trenton

32 mi in | ~49m

Njtp North: New York City

33 mi in | ~51m

Leonia

60.2 mi in | ~1h 27m

Teaneck

60.2 mi in | ~1h 27m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 9 26 mi 38m
New Jersey Turnpike 14 mi 17m
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur 12.6 mi 16m
Garden State Parkway 4.6 mi 6m
South Washington Avenue 3.1 mi 4m
Teaneck Road 2.9 mi 5m
Schraalenburgh Road 2.5 mi 4m
Madison Avenue 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 9 — 26 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NJ and Old Tappan, NJ.

1

Start on 8th Street

46 ft · 4 sec · 8th Street
2

Turn right onto US 9; CR 547

1.0 mi · 1 min · Madison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on US 9

26 mi · 38 min · US Highway 9
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
5

Merge onto GSP

4.6 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 129 Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
8

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 1 min · this road
9

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
11

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

14 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP

13 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 70B Toward Teaneck
15

Continue on CR 56

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Degraw Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto CR 39

2.9 mi · 5 min · Teaneck Road
17

Continue on CR 49; CR 39

3.1 mi · 4 min · South Washington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on CR 39

2.5 mi · 4 min · Schraalenburgh Road
19

Continue on CR 109

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Road
20

At end of road, turn left onto CR 109

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Blanch Avenue
21

Continue on CR 109

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Cripplebush Road
22

Continue on CR 110

0.5 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
23

Arrive at destination

CR 110

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 36.2 miles from Lakewood, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26 miles.

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 72.4 miles or 1h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.2 miles or 55m 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 Old Tappan, 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.

+

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 72.4 miles and 1h 48m.

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.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 9 for about 26 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.2 mi from Lakewood, NJ · 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

36 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

Yonkers, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Lakewood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Old Tappan, NJ

The final approach into Old Tappan, 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 Old Tappan, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $10 near mile 49.9
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 62.4
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 45
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 40
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.98 one way

$23.96 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $13.11 $26.22
premium $4.92 $14.03 $28.06
diesel $5.64 $16.08 $32.17

Estimated Tolls: $3.99

New Jersey Turnpike (26.5 mi) $3.72
Garden State Parkway (4.6 mi) $0.27

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

$12

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Brunswick Square - Tesla Supercharger

East Brunswick, NJ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Woodbridge, NJ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Menlo Park Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Edison, NJ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Howell Township, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Milbrook Edison Mall (Edison, NJ)

Edison, NJ

Electrify America

10 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Brick Township, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Freehold, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Freehold Township, NJ Rechargery @ Wawa - Monmouth Rd

Freehold Township, NJ

IONNA

8 DCFC

Tesla: 10 ChargePoint Network: 4 Electrify America: 3 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 LOOP: 1 IONNA: 1 WALMART: 1 EV Connect: 1 Blink Network: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.7 0 $7.60 $3.48
Efficient EV 18.1 0 $6.34 $2.90
EV Truck/SUV 29 0 $10.14 $4.63

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Lakewood, NJ

Late night in Lakewood on Monday

Local time

4:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Old Tappan, NJ

Late night in Old Tappan on Monday

Local time

4:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°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

23 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 48m 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 Old Tappan, NJ covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 9, New Jersey Turnpike, New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.2 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 $11.98 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 72.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lakewood, NJ and Old Tappan, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York City, Trenton, Njtp North: New York City, Leonia and Teaneck.

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