How far is Lakewood, NJ from Berkeley Heights, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Berkeley Heights, NJ is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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.
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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 18m.
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.
City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Berkeley Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Berkeley Heights.
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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
6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Old New Brunswick Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old New Brunswick Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stelton Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Stelton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeview Avenue
107 m · 7 sec · Lakeview Avenue
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Continue on New Market Road
1 mi · 3 min · New Market Road
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue
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Continue on Rock Road East
1 km · 2 min · Rock Road East
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Continue on Washington Rock Road
2546 ft · 1 min · Washington Rock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountain Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mountain Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Valley Road
87 m · 7 sec · Valley Road
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Road
2 mi · 5 min · Hillcrest Road
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Turn sharp right onto Mountain Avenue
692 ft · 14 sec · Mountain Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
144 m · 17 sec · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Berkeley Heights.
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 18 North
Merge slight left
16 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lakewood and Partly Cloudy near Berkeley Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Berkeley Heights?
The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 Old Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Lakewood and 24.9 miles from Berkeley Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.79 one way or $15.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakewood and Partly Cloudy near Berkeley Heights.
Stop Ideas Near South Old Bridge
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 Old Bridge.
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 Berkeley Heights. Straight-line distance: 42.15 mi (67.84 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berkeley Heights
Township in Union County, New Jersey
| Population | 13,313 |
| Coordinates | 40.6834300, -74.4426500 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berkeley Heights (-74.44265, 40.68343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $4.43 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $8.76 | $17.52 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $9.27 | $18.53 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
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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