How far is Jackson, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Jackson, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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.
Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Lakewood.
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Start on Jackson Road
5 mi · 9 min · Jackson Road
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Continue on Oakshade Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Oakshade Road
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Turn right onto Tuckerton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Tuckerton Road
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
33 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle
134 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
10.7 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle
573 ft · 10 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
94 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Ridgeway Road
748 ft · 15 sec · Ridgeway Road
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Continue on Lakehurst Whitesville Road
538 ft · 9 sec · Lakehurst Whitesville Road
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Continue on South Hope Chapel Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · South Hope Chapel Road
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Turn right onto East Veterans Highway
1 km · 1 min · East Veterans Highway
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Continue on Old Whitesville Road
1541 ft · 29 sec · Old Whitesville Road
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Continue on Whitesville Road
1632 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Road
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Continue on Lakewood Road
2695 ft · 54 sec · Lakewood Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right 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 Jackson 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.
NJ 70 East
Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
10.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jackson 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 Jackson to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Presidential Lakes Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Jackson and 24.4 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Cloudy near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Presidential Lakes Estates
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 Presidential Lakes Estates.
Atco, New Jersey
Cornwells Heights
Hammonton, New Jersey
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 40.74 mi (65.56 km).
#1 Jackson
Unincorporated community in Waterford Township, Camden County, New Jersey
| Population | 58,371 |
| Coordinates | 39.7765000, -74.8623800 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.23 | $20.45 |
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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