How far is Lakewood, NJ from Blairstown, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Blairstown, NJ is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
89.3 mi
02h 07m
Flight
72.53 mi
116.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.53 mi
Kilometers
116.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.3 mi
Kilometers
143.72 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blairstown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-18T06:41
Arrive Blairstown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Somerville
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Lakewood
44.6 mi
01h 03m
To Blairstown
44.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong

    1432 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 29 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton

    2705 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 521: Hope, Blairstown

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on СR 521 North: Blairstown, Blair Academy

    546 ft · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Hope - Blairstown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Hope - Blairstown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Hope - Blairstorm Road

    2237 ft · 42 sec · Hope - Blairstorm Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Hope Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hope Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2207 ft · 55 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Carhart Street

    119 m · 17 sec · Carhart Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carhart Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 North
18.1 mi · 20%
NJ 18 North
16.2 mi · 18%
Christopher Columbus Highway
14.6 mi · 16%
US Highway 9
7.67 mi · 9%
I 287 North
7.5 mi · 8%
I 78 East
4.46 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 202 North

Merge slight left

17.9 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerville
01h 03m from Lakewood
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Blairstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Lakewood and 44.7 miles from Blairstown.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Blairstown.

Stop Ideas Near Somerville

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Blairstown. Straight-line distance: 72.53 mi (116.72 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

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

#2 Blairstown

Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population5,701
Coordinates40.9828800, -74.9604500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Blairstown (-74.96045, 40.98288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.93 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.74
6.3 gal · 23.86 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.87 $25.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.49 $28.97
Premium $4.95 $15.61 $31.21
Diesel $5.98 $18.84 $37.67

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Blairstown. The current time is 06:41:51.

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.