How far is Alpine, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Alpine, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.18 mi
01h 35m
Flight
61.16 mi
98.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.16 mi
Kilometers
98.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.18 mi
Kilometers
132.25 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Tue, May 5, 10:11 AM EDT
Return by in Alpine
Tue, May 5, 11:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpine
2026-05-05T08:35
Arrive Lakewood
Tue, May 5, 10:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpine
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Port Reading
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Alpine
35.3 mi
00h 47m
To Lakewood
46.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alpine and Lakewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpine and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on Warren Lane

    1388 ft · 1 min · Warren Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Closter Dock Road

    1 km · 1 min · Closter Dock Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Anderson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Anderson Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highwood Avenue

    612 ft · 18 sec · Highwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Jay Street

    55 m · 8 sec · Jay Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Riveredge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Riveredge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    14.3 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway

  25. 25

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

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    25.9 mi · 39 min · US Highway 9

  27. 27

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine and Lakewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
25.9 mi · 31%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
24.8 mi · 30%
Garden State Parkway
4.18 mi · 5%
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 4%
New Jersey Turnpike
1.83 mi · 2%
County Road
1.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 9

Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

25.9 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Reading
00h 47m from Alpine
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alpine and Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpine to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Port Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Alpine and 46.9 miles from Lakewood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpine and Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Port Reading

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Port Reading and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 61.16 mi (98.43 km).

Alpine

#1 Alpine

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population1,841
Coordinates40.9559300, -73.9312500
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Warren Lane (-73.931203, 40.955904)
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.98 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.70
5.8 gal · 21.96 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.85 $23.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.34 $26.67
Premium $4.95 $14.37 $28.73
Diesel $5.98 $17.34 $34.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpine and Lakewood. The current time is 08:35:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.