How far is Irvington, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Irvington, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
57.45 mi
01h 04m
Flight
43.84 mi
70.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.84 mi
Kilometers
70.56 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.45 mi
Kilometers
92.45 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Wed, Sep 23, 9:41 AM EDT
Return by in Irvington
Wed, Sep 23, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irvington
2026-09-23T08:36
Arrive Lakewood
Wed, Sep 23, 9:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irvington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Madison Park
NJ

Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Irvington
23.7 mi
00h 32m
To Lakewood
33.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stuyvesant Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Stuyvesant Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lyons Avenue

    1568 ft · 39 sec · Lyons Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    635 ft · 22 sec · Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway South

    145 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    25.9 mi · 39 min · US Highway 9

  11. 11

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvington 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
25.9 mi · 45%
Garden State Parkway
13 mi · 23%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 11%
Madison Avenue
0.96 mi · 2%
Stuyvesant Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
US 9 South
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 9

Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

25.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison Park
00h 32m from Irvington
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Irvington and Mostly Cloudy near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Madison Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Irvington and 33.7 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.98 one way or $17.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Irvington and Mostly Cloudy near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Madison Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madison Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madison Park.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

13 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

30 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

31 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irvington and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 43.84 mi (70.56 km).

Irvington

#1 Irvington

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population54,226
Coordinates40.7323200, -74.2348700
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Stuyvesant Avenue (-74.235048, 40.732351)
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.67 L · about $8.98
Round trip
$17.96
4.06 gal · 15.34 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $8.98 $17.96
Mid-grade $4.96 $10.07 $20.15
Premium $5.27 $10.69 $21.38
Diesel $6.46 $13.12 $26.24

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Irvington and Lakewood. The current time is 08:36:54.

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.