How far is Lakewood, NJ from Boonton, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Boonton, NJ is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
66.83 mi
01h 34m
Flight
56.48 mi
90.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.48 mi
Kilometers
90.9 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.83 mi
Kilometers
107.56 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boonton
Thu, May 7, 1:23 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Thu, May 7, 2:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-07T11:49
Arrive Boonton
Thu, May 7, 1:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Menlo Park
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Lakewood
33.4 mi
00h 47m
To Boonton
33.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, May 7 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26 mi · 39 min · US Highway 9

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    2060 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    18.1 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Springfield

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
26 mi · 39%
Garden State Parkway
18.1 mi · 27%
NJ 24 West
9.73 mi · 15%
I 287 North
7.19 mi · 11%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.59 mi · 5%
Madison Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 9

Continue on US Highway 9

26 mi · 00h 39m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menlo Park
00h 47m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Rain Showers Likely near Boonton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Menlo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Lakewood and 33.4 miles from Boonton.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.64 one way or $19.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Rain Showers Likely near Boonton.

Stop Ideas Near Menlo Park

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Boonton. Straight-line distance: 56.48 mi (90.9 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

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

#2 Boonton

Town in New Jersey, USA

Population4,220
Coordinates40.9026000, -74.4071000
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Boonton (-74.4071, 40.9026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.93 L · about $9.64
Round trip
$19.29
4.72 gal · 17.86 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.64 $19.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.85 $21.71
Premium $4.95 $11.69 $23.38
Diesel $5.98 $14.11 $28.23

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Boonton. The current time is 11:49:01.

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.