How far is Harding, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Harding, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 78.9 miles (127 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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 26m.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harding and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harding and Lakewood.
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Start on Willow Grove Road
51 m · 5 sec · Willow Grove Road
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Turn left onto Elk Road
595 ft · 15 sec · Elk Road
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Turn right onto Buck Road
3207 ft · 55 sec · Buck Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
14.8 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
1432 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
32.9 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
2234 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Belmar
2384 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
26.5 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 Harding 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.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
32.9 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harding 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 Harding to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (127 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Westampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Harding and 37.8 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harding and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Westampton
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 Westampton.
Cornwells Heights
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Pennsauken, NJ
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harding and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 57.32 mi (92.24 km).
#1 Harding
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 3,752 |
| Coordinates | 39.6434500, -75.1218400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.79 | $25.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.62 | $33.25 |
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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