Origin
New York City, NY
Afternoon in New York City on Sunday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York City, NY to Lakewood, NY
Drive Time
7h 53m
Distance
370.5 mi
596 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 44m
★
6 AM
7h 53m
8 AM
8h 11m
10 AM
8h 0m
12 PM
7h 58m
3 PM
8h 0m
5 PM
8h 10m
8 PM
7h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Lakewood, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from New York City to Lakewood, NY, covers approximately 370.5 miles and requires about 7 hours and 53 minutes of travel time. While it is technically possible to complete this journey in one day, it is a significant push that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You should budget roughly $58 for fuel to make the trip happen. The route transitions from the Northeast urban landscape toward the more localized, turn-heavy roads of the interior. Because of the duration, you will want to plan for at least 2 stops to break up the drive. This trip works best if you are prepared for a full day on the road rather than a casual morning cruise.
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
185.3 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience that shifts from major thoroughfares to more technical local navigation. Only about 13% of this route consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend the bulk of your time on secondary roads. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted period while covering 200 miles on the Keystone Shortway, which provides a steady rhythm before the route turns into a turn-heavy local drive. Navigating segments like the Christopher Columbus Highway and Jackson Run Road requires more focus than a standard interstate trek. Be ready for the character of the road to evolve as you move away from the high-speed highway stretches and transition into the tighter, more localized segments of the journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 56 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 200 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 early in the drive near Chambers Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 370.5 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 (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Hudson Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 33 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Chambers Street
Turn right onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Hudson Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Hudson Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
0.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
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 I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
8
3 mi into trip
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~8m in
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NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Bou...
7
4.2 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Towns Along This Route
Between New York City, NY and Lakewood, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.
Del Water Gap
28.5 mi in
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~39m
Mahwah
28.8 mi in
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~39m
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via I 80W
Penfield
275.2 mi in
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~5h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 200 mi | 3h 44m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| Jackson Run Road | 12.5 mi | 17m |
| US 219 | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| NJ 3 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Montmorenci Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| PA 948 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 200 mi, about 3h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Lakewood, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
79 ft
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7 sec
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Broadway
2
Turn right onto Chambers Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Chambers Street
Use the none lane.
3
Turn right onto Church Street
215 ft
·
16 sec
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Church Street
4
Turn left onto Reade Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Reade Street
5
Turn right onto Hudson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Hudson Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Hudson Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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Hudson Street
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
406 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 78
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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Holland Tunnel
9
Continue on I 78
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
12
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
·
7 sec
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Pulaski Skyway
13
Take the exit
420 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto NJ 3
11 mi
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13 min
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NJ 3
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto US 46
11 mi
·
12 min
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US 46
Use the none lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
18
Continue on I 80W
1.6 mi
·
1 min
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Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Merge onto I 80
45 mi
·
52 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
195 mi
·
3 hr 35 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the none lane.
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
25
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
State Park Road
26
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
27
Continue on PA 153
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Penfield Road
28
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
12 mi
·
18 min
·
US 219
29
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Montmorenci Avenue
30
Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi
·
13 min
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Montmorenci Road
31
Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Highland Road
32
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kane-Russell City Road
33
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
PA 948
34
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 666
35
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street
36
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
37
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
38
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
39
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
40
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
41
Continue on Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crescent Park
Use the right lane.
42
Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Hickory Bridge
Use the right lane.
43
Continue on Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hickory Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
44
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
45
Turn left onto US 62
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
46
Turn left onto PA 69
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Jackson Run Road
47
Continue on PA 69
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
48
Continue on PA 69
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Jackson Run Road
49
Continue on PA 69
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Mechanic Street
50
At end of road, turn right onto PA 69; PA 957
403 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
51
Turn left onto PA 69
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Forrest Street
52
Continue on PA 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Big Tree Road
53
Continue on CR 69
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
54
Continue on CR 69
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Tree Road
55
Continue on West Summit Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Summit Street
56
Arrive at destination
West Summit Street
Trip Plan
To keep your energy high, plan your departure early in the morning to avoid the worst of the traffic before you hit the longer, 200-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway. Since the route is turn-heavy, stay alert on the local segments where the driving rhythm changes frequently. Aim for at least 2 strategic stops to refuel and stretch your legs, ensuring you stay well within your $58 fuel budget. Because this is a 7 hour and 53 minute trip, keeping your pace steady is essential to avoiding fatigue. A concrete tip for this drive is to prioritize your fuel stops along the highway portions, as local road segments may offer fewer convenient options for a quick refill.
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 185.3 miles from New York City, NY, or about 3h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200 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 82 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.3 miles or 3h 39m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New York City, 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 New York City, NY
This is one driving day of about 370.5 miles and 7h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from New York City, 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 200 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 185.3 mi from New York City, NY · 3h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
185 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 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 185.3 miles from New York City, 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 200 miles.
Arriving in Lakewood, NY
The final approach into Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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
$60.32 one way
$120.63 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $65.36 | $130.73 |
| premium | $4.88 | $71.23 | $142.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $82.31 | $164.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
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: 129.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.1 | 1 | $38.90 | $17.78 |
| Efficient EV | 92.6 | 1 | $32.42 | $14.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.2 | 1 | $51.87 | $23.71 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% 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
Lakewood, NY
Afternoon in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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 cooler 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 New York City, NY to Lakewood, NY covers 370.5 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, Christopher Columbus Highway, Jackson Run Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185.3 miles from New York City, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.32 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 33 significant decision points across 370.5 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 (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Hudson Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New York City, NY and Lakewood, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.
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