How far is Bound Brook, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Bound Brook, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bound Brook and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bound Brook and Lakewood.
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Start on West Maple Avenue
15 m · 5 sec · West Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Livingston Street
142 m · 27 sec · Livingston Street
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Turn left onto West Union Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Harris Avenue
3178 ft · 1 min · Harris Avenue
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Turn right onto Hooker Street
152 m · 14 sec · Hooker Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
2349 ft · 56 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Possumtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Possumtown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Centennial Avenue
1686 ft · 26 sec · Centennial Avenue
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Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road
934 ft · 19 sec · Old New Brunswick Road
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Continue on Hoes Lane
6 mi · 7 min · Hoes Lane
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Continue on State Route 18
10.5 mi · 16 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Freehold
2079 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
18.7 mi · 29 min · US Highway 9
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bound Brook and Lakewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 9
Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
18.7 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bound Brook and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bound Brook to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Brownville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Bound Brook and 21.2 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bound Brook and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Brownville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brownville.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bound Brook and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 36.64 mi (58.97 km).
#1 Bound Brook
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
| Population | 10,159 |
| Coordinates | 40.5684400, -74.5384900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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