Origin
Lakewood, NY
Afternoon in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
7h 53m
Distance
366 mi
589 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 45m
★
6 AM
7h 54m
8 AM
8h 12m
10 AM
8h 0m
12 PM
7h 58m
3 PM
8h 1m
5 PM
8h 11m
8 PM
7h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakewood, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Lakewood to New York City spans 366 miles and typically takes about 7 hours and 53 minutes behind the wheel. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, you should budget roughly $58 for fuel to make the trip. While it is technically possible to complete this journey in a single day, the duration makes for a long haul. You will be traveling entirely within the Northeast region, transitioning from the quieter surroundings of Lakewood toward the density of the city. Consider whether you prefer a direct push or if you would rather break the trip into two days to keep your arrival fresh.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
183 miles from Lakewood, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a varied experience on this trek, as only 12% of the journey is spent on highways. The route relies heavily on local roads, including the Keystone Shortway, PA 948, and the Essex Freeway. You will encounter a technical, turn-heavy environment that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 246-mile portion on the Keystone Shortway, which provides a brief reprieve from the more frequent navigation required elsewhere. Be prepared for the road to shift personality as you transition from rural local paths to the busier corridors leading into New York.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 246 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.7 miles in near Crescent Park.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 366 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 24.7 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 341.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 361.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
24.7 mi into trip
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~39m in
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Crescent Park
Turn left onto Crescent Park
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
341.5 mi into trip
|
~7h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
7
361.1 mi into trip
|
~7h 41m in
Take the exit toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
361.4 mi into trip
|
~7h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
6
363.3 mi into trip
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~7h 46m in
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I 78 / Holland Tunnel
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 / Holland Tunnel toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Lakewood, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Newark along the way.
Newark
341.5 mi in
|
~7h 14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 246 mi | 4h 39m |
| PA 948 | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| Jackson Run Road | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| Boot Jack Road | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| State Park Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Hoovertown Road | 5 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 246 mi, about 4h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on West Summit Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
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West Summit Street
2
Continue on CR 69
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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Big Tree Road
3
Continue on CR 69
3.9 mi
·
6 min
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Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
4
Continue on CR 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Big Tree Road
5
Continue on PA 69
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Forrest Street
6
Turn right onto PA 69; PA 957
403 ft
·
12 sec
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Main Street
7
Turn left onto PA 69
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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Mechanic Street
8
Continue on PA 69
3.6 mi
·
5 min
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Jackson Run Road
9
Continue on PA 69
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Main Street
10
Continue on PA 69
8.8 mi
·
12 min
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Jackson Run Road
11
Turn right onto US 62
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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Market Street
12
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
13
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Hickory Street
14
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Hickory Bridge
15
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
20
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
22
Take the exit
265 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
23
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
24
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
PA 948
25
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 66
26
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi
·
22 min
·
PA 948
27
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
28
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Boot Jack Road
29
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Penfield Road
30
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
31
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Park Road
32
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
33
Merge onto I 80
246 mi
·
4 hr 39 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the none lane.
34
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
35
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the none lane.
36
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
37
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the none lane.
38
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
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New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
40
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
41
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight lane.
42
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
43
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
Use the none lane.
44
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
46
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
48
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / none lanes.
50
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
To manage the nearly eight-hour duration effectively, plan for at least two intentional stops to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route is turn-heavy, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to navigate local segments before traffic peaks. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the long 246-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, to ensure you don't run low between service intervals. Because this is a single-day trip, your flexibility is your greatest asset; if the driving feels too demanding, look for a midpoint stop to reset. Prioritize steady pacing over speed to handle the technical nature of these local roads safely.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183 miles from Lakewood, NY, or about 4h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 246 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 81 miles or 2h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183 miles or 4h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lakewood, NY 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakewood, NY
This is one driving day of about 366 miles and 7h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Lakewood, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 246 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183 mi from Lakewood, NY · 4h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
183 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183 miles from Lakewood, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 246 miles.
Arriving in New York City, NY
The final approach into New York City, NY 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 New York City, NY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.58 one way
$119.17 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $64.57 | $129.14 |
| premium | $4.88 | $70.36 | $140.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $81.31 | $162.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.14
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
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
$60
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.8 | 1 | $38.43 | $17.57 |
| Efficient EV | 91.5 | 1 | $32.03 | $14.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.4 | 1 | $51.24 | $23.42 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
New York City, NY
Afternoon in New York City on Sunday
Local time
3:52 PM
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
8 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
7h 53m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lakewood, NY to New York City, NY covers 366 miles and takes about 7h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, PA 948, Essex Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183 miles from Lakewood, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 366 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: at 24.7 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 341.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 361.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lakewood, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Newark along the way.
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