How far is Lakewood, NJ from Alpha, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Alpha, NJ is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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 43m.
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 Somerset County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Alpha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Alpha.
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Start on 8th Street
14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 9
7.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit slight right
89 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
43 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Edinburgh Drive
1331 ft · 27 sec · Edinburgh Drive
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Continue on Halls Mill Road
2 mi · 3 min · Halls Mill Road
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Continue on Kozloski Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Kozloski Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
1086 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Memorial Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
2951 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto George Street
1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street
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Turn left onto Landing Lane
1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane
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Turn right onto Easton Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Easton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
1618 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
25.8 mi · 30 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha
2600 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
595 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on New Brunswick Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Brunswick Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
2258 ft · 57 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
20 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Alpha.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
25.8 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Alpha?
The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
South Bound Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Lakewood and 39.1 miles from Alpha.
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 14.8 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpha.
Stop Ideas Near South Bound Brook
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 South Bound Brook.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Alpha. Straight-line distance: 63.19 mi (101.69 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alpha
Borough in Warren County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,263 |
| Coordinates | 40.6670400, -75.1574000 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alpha (-75.1574, 40.66704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.69 | $25.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.67 | $27.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.50 | $33.01 |
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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