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Trip from North Bergen, NJ to Lakewood, NJ

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

58.3 mi

94 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

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Downtown North Bergen, NJ, NJ

North Bergen, NJ

Illya Goloborodko

Downtown Lakewood, NJ, NJ

Lakewood, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

The drive from North Bergen, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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, Garden State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.9 miles on US Highway 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.65 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

29.2 miles from North Bergen, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 58.3 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 9 and New Jersey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.9 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 22 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 25.9 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 CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 58.3 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 (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Turn right onto CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 95, NJTP
8
24.8 mi into trip | ~34m in | Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9

Take the exit onto Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9 toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

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 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
8
26.2 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Pa...
8
31.1 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge

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 123 Toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge

Towns Along This Route

Between North Bergen, NJ and Lakewood, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South and Perth Amboy.

Njtp

3.3 mi in | ~5m

Gsp

24.8 mi in | ~34m | via Exit 11

Woodbridge

24.8 mi in | ~34m | via Exit 11

Gsp South

26.2 mi in | ~37m

Perth Amboy

26.2 mi in | ~37m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 9 25.9 mi 38m
New Jersey Turnpike 20.4 mi 26m
Garden State Parkway 4.2 mi 5m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.4 mi 3m
Exit to GSP and US Route 9 1.4 mi 2m
Madison Avenue 1 mi 2m
GSP Southbound entrance 0.5 mi 1m
76th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 9 — 25.9 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bergen, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.

1

Start on 79th Street

230 ft · 14 sec · 79th Street
2

Turn right onto CR 501

0.1 mi · 14 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3

Turn right onto 76th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 76th Street
4

Turn left onto US 1; US 9

2.4 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the ramp

404 ft · 11 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto NJ 3

0.3 mi · 19 sec · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Merge onto NJ 495

0.3 mi · 26 sec · NJ 495
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Newark
10

Merge onto I 95

5.6 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

15 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward I 95 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit onto Exit 11

1.4 mi · 2 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Exit 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy Use the slight left lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance

0.5 mi · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway Use the slight left lane.
15

Merge onto GSP

3.0 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
17

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 123 Toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto US 9

26 mi · 38 min · US Highway 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on US 9

1.0 mi · 2 min · Madison Avenue
21

Turn left onto 8th Street

46 ft · 2 sec · 8th Street
Use the left lane.
22

Arrive at destination

8th Street

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 29.2 miles from North Bergen, NJ, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.9 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 58.3 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.2 miles or 41m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving North Bergen, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 North Bergen, NJ

This is one driving day of about 58.3 miles and 1h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Bergen, 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 25.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.2 mi from North Bergen, NJ · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

29 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from North Bergen, 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.

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 8
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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 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 14.1
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 18.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.65 one way

$19.29 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $10.56 $21.11
premium $4.92 $11.30 $22.59
diesel $5.64 $12.95 $25.90

Estimated Tolls: $3.10

New Jersey Turnpike (20.4 mi) $2.85
Garden State Parkway (4.2 mi) $0.25

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

$10

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Marriott - Tesla Supercharger

Teaneck, NJ

Tesla

20 DCFC

BOA Fort Lee Main NJ6-180 (Fort Lee, NJ)

Fort Lee, NJ

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Courtyard Edgewater

Edgewater, NJ

JULE

2 DCFC

NYC FLEET DPR_ICAHN_2_L3

New York, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

NYC FLEET DPR_ICAHN_1_L3

New York, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

NYC FLEET DPR_ICAHN_3_L3

New York, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 3 Electrify America: 1 Tesla: 1 JULE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.5 0 $6.12 $2.80
Efficient EV 14.6 0 $5.10 $2.33
EV Truck/SUV 23.3 0 $8.16 $3.73

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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

North Bergen, NJ

Morning in North Bergen on Monday

Local time

8:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakewood, NJ

Morning in Lakewood on Monday

Local time

8:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

3 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 25m 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 North Bergen, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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, Garden State Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 miles from North Bergen, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.65 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 19 significant decision points across 58.3 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 (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Bergen, NJ and Lakewood, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South and Perth Amboy.

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