How far is Jamesburg, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Jamesburg, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamesburg and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamesburg and Lakewood.
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Start on East Railroad Avenue
2264 ft · 1 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Continue on 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 Jamesburg 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamesburg 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 Jamesburg to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Jamesburg and 11.4 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jamesburg and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Freehold
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 Freehold.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamesburg and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 21.16 mi (34.05 km).
#1 Jamesburg
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 5,817 |
| Coordinates | 40.3526100, -74.4401500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
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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