How far is Hillsborough, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Hillsborough, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 13m.
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.
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsborough and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough and Lakewood.
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Start on Willow Road
17 m · 5 sec · Willow Road
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Turn right onto Hillsborough Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Hillsborough Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Amsterdam Drive
1480 ft · 44 sec · Amsterdam Drive
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Turn left onto Millstone River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Millstone River Road
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Turn right onto Blackwells Mills Road
1351 ft · 43 sec · Blackwells Mills Road
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Turn right onto Canal Road
2352 ft · 1 min · Canal Road
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Turn left onto Jaques Lane
1.3 mi · 3 min · Jaques Lane
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Turn right onto South Middlebush Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Middlebush Road
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Turn left onto Claremont Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Claremont Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1299 ft · 31 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Finnegans Lane
1.1 mi · 2 min · Finnegans Lane
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Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
127 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Deans Lane
1.4 mi · 3 min · Deans Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Georges Road
568 ft · 17 sec · Georges Road
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Turn right onto Deans-Rhode Hall Road
2124 ft · 49 sec · Deans-Rhode Hall Road
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32 East: New Jersey Turnpike
599 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left
89 m · 15 sec
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Continue on NJ 32 East: Jamesburg
104 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Forsgate Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · Forsgate Drive
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Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue
4.3 mi · 7 min · Buckelew Avenue
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Continue on Wood Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Wood Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
951 ft · 36 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
597 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Tennent Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Tennent Avenue
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Continue on Englishtown-Freehold Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Englishtown-Freehold Road
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Continue on Englishtown Road
799 ft · 14 sec · Englishtown Road
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Continue on Freehold-Englishtown Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Freehold-Englishtown Road
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Turn left
156 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
11.7 mi · 18 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 Hillsborough and Lakewood.
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.
US Highway 9
Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
11.7 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Hillsborough and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsborough to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Hillsborough and 26.9 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillsborough and Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg
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 Jamesburg.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsborough and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 33.96 mi (54.66 km).
#1 Hillsborough
Township in Somerset county, New Jersey
| Population | 40,105 |
| Coordinates | 40.4776000, -74.6268200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.28 | $7.23 | $14.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $8.71 | $17.41 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $10.73 | $21.47 |
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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