How far is Lakewood, NJ from Clark, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Clark, NJ is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Clark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Clark.
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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 mi · 39 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
2060 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
11.3 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clark, Westfield
781 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
17 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
68 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Valley Road
912 ft · 34 sec · Valley Road
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Turn left onto Walnut Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Avenue
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Turn left onto Chester Lang Place
910 ft · 41 sec · Chester Lang Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lexington Avenue
108 m · 21 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto Carolina Street
121 m · 19 sec · Carolina Street
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Turn right onto Concord Street
64 m · 9 sec · Concord Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Concord Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Clark.
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 mi · 00h 39m
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 Patchy Fog near Clark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Clark?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 20.3 miles from Lakewood and 20.3 miles from Clark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakewood and Patchy Fog near Clark.
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 Clark. Straight-line distance: 37.84 mi (60.9 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clark
Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 15,837 |
| Coordinates | 40.6409400, -74.3107000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clark (-74.3107, 40.64094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.43 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $8.90 | $17.79 |
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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