How far is Hillsdale, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Hillsdale, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 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 EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.05 mi
01h 26m
Flight
63.2 mi
101.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.2 mi
Kilometers
101.71 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.05 mi
Kilometers
132.04 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Mon, Nov 9, 4:58 AM EST
Return by in Hillsdale
Mon, Nov 9, 6:25 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsdale
2026-11-09T03:32
Arrive Lakewood
Mon, Nov 9, 4:58 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsdale
9:30 PM EST
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
Iselin
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Hillsdale
36 mi
00h 43m
To Lakewood
46 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 21 mph W
Destination
60°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsdale and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on Hillsdale Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hillsdale Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pascack Road

    2311 ft · 1 min · Pascack Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll South

    1190 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    34.2 mi · 46 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    25.9 mi · 39 min · US Highway 9

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsdale 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
36.4 mi · 44%
US Highway 9
25.9 mi · 32%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8%
Madison Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
Hillsdale Avenue
0.9 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

34.2 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
63.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iselin
00h 43m from Hillsdale
Leave By
3:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hillsdale and Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillsdale to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 82 miles (132 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?

Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Hillsdale and 46 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.78 one way or $23.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hillsdale and Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Iselin

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 Iselin and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

14 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsdale and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 63.2 mi (101.71 km).

Hillsdale

#1 Hillsdale

City in Michigan

Population10,253
Coordinates41.0026000, -74.0404200
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsdale Avenue (-74.040424, 41.002664)
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.96 L · about $11.78
Round trip
$23.57
5.8 gal · 21.92 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $11.78 $23.57
Mid-grade $4.69 $13.61 $27.22
Premium $5.01 $14.53 $29.05
Diesel $6.30 $18.28 $36.55

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsdale and Lakewood. The current time is 03:32:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.