Origin
Newfield, NJ
Late night in Newfield on Monday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newfield, NJ to Lakewood, NJ
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
69.5 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newfield, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Lakewood, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
The drive from Newfield, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Trenton Road, NJ 70, NJ 70 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on Trenton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.50 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
34.8 miles from Newfield, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Newfield, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Trenton Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 34.4 miles in near NJ 70.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 34.4 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.4 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
34.4 mi into trip
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~49m in
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NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
5
34.4 mi into trip
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~49m in
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NJ 70
Slight right onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
59.4 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, To...
6
60.2 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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CR 547 / Ridgeway Road
Turn left onto CR 547 / Ridgeway Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
68.7 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
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US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Newfield, NJ and Lakewood, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island, Toms River and Brick.
Long Beach Island
34.4 mi in
|
~49m
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via NJ 70
Toms River
59.4 mi in
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~1h 23m
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via NJ 70
Brick
59.4 mi in
|
~1h 23m
|
via NJ 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Road | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| NJ 70 | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| NJ 70 East | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| 12th Street | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Weymouth Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| South Hope Chapel Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Buena-Hammonton Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Trenton Road
— 17.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newfield, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on Colonial Avenue
308 ft
·
19 sec
·
Colonial Avenue
2
Turn left onto Salem Avenue
423 ft
·
17 sec
·
Salem Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Weymouth Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Weymouth Road
5
Turn left onto Hammonton Road
374 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hammonton Road
6
Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Buena-Hammonton Road
7
Continue on 12th Street
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Street
8
Continue on Route 54 North
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Route 54 North
9
Continue on 12th Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
10
Continue on Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
11
Turn right
502 ft
·
9 sec
12
Continue on Trenton Road
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Trenton Road
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
14
Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle
440 ft
·
6 sec
·
Four Mile Circle
16
Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
17
Continue straight
6.0 mi
·
8 min
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Eisenhower Traffic Circle
19
Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
20
Continue straight
308 ft
·
10 sec
21
Turn left onto Ridgeway Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Ridgeway Road
22
Continue on Lakehurst Whitesville Road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Lakehurst Whitesville Road
23
Continue on South Hope Chapel Road
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
South Hope Chapel Road
24
Turn right onto East Veterans Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Veterans Highway
25
Continue on Old Whitesville Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Whitesville Road
26
Continue on Whitesville Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Whitesville Road
27
Continue on Lakewood Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lakewood Road
28
Continue on Central Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
29
Turn left onto Madison Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
30
Turn right onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
31
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 34.8 miles from Newfield, NJ, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.6 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 69.5 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.8 miles or 49m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newfield, NJ 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newfield, NJ
This is one driving day of about 69.5 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newfield, 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 Trenton Road for about 17.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.8 mi from Newfield, NJ · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Newfield, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lakewood, NJ
The final approach into Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.50 one way
$23.00 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.44 | $30.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.30 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Lakewood, NJ
Late night in Lakewood on Monday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
7% chance
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
37 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 41m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Newfield, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Trenton Road, NJ 70, NJ 70 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.8 miles from Newfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.50 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 34.4 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.4 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newfield, NJ and Lakewood, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island, Toms River and Brick.
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