How far is Edgewater Park, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Edgewater Park, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
46.36 mi
00h 56m
Flight
36.17 mi
58.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.17 mi
Kilometers
58.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.36 mi
Kilometers
74.61 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Wed, Apr 15, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Edgewater Park
Wed, Apr 15, 9:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewater Park
2026-04-15T19:56
Arrive Lakewood
Wed, Apr 15, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgewater Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Shrewsbury
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Edgewater Park
22.3 mi
00h 28m
To Lakewood
24 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater Park and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on Cottage Avenue

    56 m · 13 sec · Cottage Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cliff Avenue

    727 ft · 35 sec · Cliff Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warren Street East

    1326 ft · 22 sec · Warren Street East

  4. 4

    Continue on Beverly Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Burlington Pike

    115 m · 6 sec · Burlington Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1477 ft · 27 sec · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Burlington Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Burlington-Bordentown Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Burlington-Bordentown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Burlington Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on US 130/US 206 Northbound

    115 m · 10 sec · US 130/US 206 Northbound

  11. 11

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    2414 ft · 53 sec · Burlington Pike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Burlington Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Burlington Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Robbinsville Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Robbinsville Road

  14. 14

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

    2682 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    21.7 mi · 25 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Lakewood

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    3.6 mi · 6 min · US Highway 9

  18. 18

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgewater Park 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
21.7 mi · 47%
Burlington Pike
8.99 mi · 19%
Burlington-Bordentown Road
3.71 mi · 8%
US Highway 9
3.62 mi · 8%
Robbinsville Road
2.93 mi · 6%
Beverly Road
1.29 mi · 3%
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 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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 28m from Edgewater Park
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edgewater Park and Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edgewater Park to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Edgewater Park and 24 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edgewater Park and Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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 Shrewsbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgewater Park and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 36.17 mi (58.21 km).

Edgewater Park

#1 Edgewater Park

Township of New Jersey

Population8,639
Coordinates40.0681700, -74.9007200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Cottage Avenue (-74.900614, 40.067956)
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.40
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.70 $13.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.54 $15.08
Premium $4.95 $8.12 $16.25
Diesel $5.98 $9.81 $19.61

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgewater Park and Lakewood. The current time is 19:56:12.

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.