How far is Frenchtown, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Frenchtown, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
The capital of New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frenchtown and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frenchtown and Lakewood.
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Start on South Harrison Street
96 m · 18 sec · South Harrison Street
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Turn right onto Trenton Avenue
2831 ft · 57 sec · Trenton Avenue
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Continue on River Drive
7 mi · 12 min · River Drive
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Continue on Daniel Bray Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Daniel Bray Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Daniel Bray Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Daniel Bray Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on River Road
18 mi · 28 min · River Road
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Continue on Central Jersey Expressway
27 mi · 31 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Lakewood
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
3.6 mi · 6 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 Frenchtown 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.
Central Jersey Expressway
Continue on Central Jersey Expressway
27 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Frenchtown and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frenchtown to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Frenchtown and 33.3 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frenchtown and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Trenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trenton.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frenchtown and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 53.41 mi (85.96 km).
#1 Frenchtown
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 1,349 |
| Coordinates | 40.5262100, -75.0615600 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $4.09 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.81 | $21.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.05 | $28.11 |
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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