How far is Lakewood, NJ from Carteret, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Carteret, NJ is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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 00m.
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 New York, 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 Carteret.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Carteret.
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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
26.5 mi · 40 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit straight toward US 9 North, NJ 35 North: New York
681 ft · 59 sec
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 514: Main Street, Woodbridge, All Turns
856 ft · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Rahway Avenue
2355 ft · 52 sec · Rahway Avenue
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Turn right onto Port Reading Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Port Reading Avenue
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Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
1751 ft · 1 min · Arthur Avenue
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Turn right onto Ash Street
71 m · 10 sec · Ash Street
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Continue on Cypress Street
648 ft · 31 sec · Cypress Street
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Turn right onto Carteret Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · Carteret Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carteret Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Carteret.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 9
Continue on US Highway 9
26.5 mi · 00h 40m
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 Sunny near Carteret.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Carteret?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Brownville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Lakewood and 18.6 miles from Carteret.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Carteret.
Stop Ideas Near Brownville
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 Brownville.
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 Carteret. Straight-line distance: 33.13 mi (53.32 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carteret
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 23,383 |
| Coordinates | 40.5773300, -74.2282000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carteret (-74.2282, 40.57733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.42 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
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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