How far is Lakewood, NJ from Bernardsville, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Bernardsville, NJ is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
57.24 mi
01h 19m
Flight
46.71 mi
75.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.71 mi
Kilometers
75.18 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.24 mi
Kilometers
92.12 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bernardsville
Tue, May 26, 9:45 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Tue, May 26, 11:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-26T08:25
Arrive Bernardsville
Tue, May 26, 9:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
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
South River
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Lakewood
28.6 mi
00h 39m
To Bernardsville
28.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 9

    7.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 9

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    43 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Edinburgh Drive

    1331 ft · 27 sec · Edinburgh Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Halls Mill Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Mill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Kozloski Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Kozloski Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1086 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

    2951 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Easton Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Easton Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    1618 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 525 North: Mount Airy Road North, Bernardsville

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Mount Airy Road

    1479 ft · 35 sec · Mount Airy Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Mount Airy Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Mount Airy Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olcott Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Bernardsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
16.2 mi · 28%
I 78 East
8.71 mi · 15%
US Highway 9
7.67 mi · 13%
I 287 North
7.5 mi · 13%
Easton Avenue
4 mi · 7%
Kozloski Road
3.18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South River
00h 39m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Bernardsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Lakewood and 28.6 miles from Bernardsville.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Bernardsville.

Stop Ideas Near South River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South River, 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 South River.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

8 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

25 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Bernardsville. Straight-line distance: 46.71 mi (75.18 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Bernardsville

#2 Bernardsville

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population7,556
Coordinates40.7187100, -74.5693200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Bernardsville (-74.56932, 40.71871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
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 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.51
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.25 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.29 $18.58
Premium $4.95 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.98 $12.08 $24.16

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Bernardsville. The current time is 08:25:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.