How far is Bordentown, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Bordentown, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.8 mi
00h 39m
Flight
26.32 mi
42.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.32 mi
Kilometers
42.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.8 mi
Kilometers
52.79 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sun, Jul 26, 6:44 PM EDT
Return by in Bordentown
Sun, Jul 26, 7:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bordentown
2026-07-26T18:05
Arrive Lakewood
Sun, Jul 26, 6:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bordentown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Roosevelt
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Bordentown
16.4 mi
00h 19m
To Lakewood
16.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farnsworth Avenue

    8 m · 6 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Crosswicks Street

    2857 ft · 1 min · Crosswicks Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    2238 ft · 55 sec · Burlington Pike

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Burlington Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Burlington Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Robbinsville Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Robbinsville Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike

    2682 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    21.7 mi · 25 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Lakewood

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    3.6 mi · 6 min · US Highway 9

  10. 10

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
21.7 mi · 66%
US Highway 9
3.62 mi · 11%
Robbinsville Road
2.93 mi · 9%
Burlington Pike
2.32 mi · 7%
Madison Avenue
0.96 mi · 3%
Crosswicks Street
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

21.7 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roosevelt
00h 19m from Bordentown
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bordentown and Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Bordentown and 16.4 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bordentown and Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt

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 Roosevelt and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Howell Town Hall

Roosevelt
4567 U.S. 9, Howell Township, NJ 07731
Rating 4.2/5 9 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Manchester Township Town Hall

Manchester Township , NJ
1 Colonial Dr, Manchester Township, NJ 08759
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roosevelt.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

24 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

41 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bordentown and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.36 km).

Bordentown

#1 Bordentown

City in Burlington, New Jersey

Population12,064
Coordinates40.1462200, -74.7118300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Farnsworth Avenue (-74.711856, 40.146208)
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.74
Round trip
$9.48
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.74 $9.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.33 $10.67
Premium $4.95 $5.75 $11.49
Diesel $5.98 $6.94 $13.87

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 · Jul 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bordentown and Lakewood. The current time is 18:05:09.

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.