How far is Lakewood, NJ from Bordentown, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Bordentown, NJ is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.17 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.32 mi
42.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.32 mi
Kilometers
42.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.17 mi
Kilometers
50.17 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bordentown
Thu, Jul 16, 4:42 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Thu, Jul 16, 5:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-07-16T15:57
Arrive Bordentown
Thu, Jul 16, 4:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Roosevelt
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Lakewood
15.5 mi
00h 22m
To Bordentown
15.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jul 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
95°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jul 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    3103 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Line Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · County Line Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jackson Mills Road

    756 ft · 24 sec · Jackson Mills Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto East Commodore Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Commodore Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road

    2331 ft · 40 sec · Cedar Swamp Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 130 South: Bordentown

    1522 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Robbinsville Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Robbinsville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Burlington Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    35 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    2554 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Crosswicks Street

    2857 ft · 1 min · Crosswicks Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Farnsworth Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
16.1 mi · 52%
County Line Road
6.33 mi · 20%
Robbinsville Road
3.04 mi · 10%
Burlington Pike
2.42 mi · 8%
East Commodore Boulevard
0.97 mi · 3%
Madison Avenue
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

16.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roosevelt
00h 22m from Lakewood
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Bordentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Lakewood and 15.6 miles from Bordentown.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Bordentown.

Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Roosevelt and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Howell Town Hall

Roosevelt
4567 U.S. 9, Howell Township, NJ 07731
Rating 4.2/5 9 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Manchester Township Town Hall

Manchester Township , NJ
1 Colonial Dr, Manchester Township, NJ 08759
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roosevelt.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

24 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

41 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Bordentown. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.36 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

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

#2 Bordentown

City in Burlington, New Jersey

Population12,064
Coordinates40.1462200, -74.7118300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Bordentown (-74.71183, 40.14622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

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 · Jul 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Bordentown. The current time is 15:57:39.

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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.