How far is Lakewood, NJ from East Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to East Newark, NJ is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
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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 19m.
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.
Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
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 East Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and East Newark.
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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
4.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
2199 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
2500 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
12.5 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
578 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US 1-9 Tolls
2333 ft · 43 sec · US 1-9 Tolls
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Merge slight left
1251 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Delancy Street, Newark
1046 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Delancey Street
114 m · 12 sec · Delancey Street
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Turn right onto Stockton Street
1801 ft · 42 sec · Stockton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilson Avenue
3031 ft · 1 min · Wilson Avenue
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Turn right onto Merchant Street
22 m · 9 sec · Merchant Street
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Turn left onto Ferry Street
783 ft · 22 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
1966 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1220 ft · 39 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Grant Avenue
772 ft · 34 sec · Grant Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and East Newark.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lakewood and Rain Showers Likely near East Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to East Newark?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Madison Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Lakewood and 25.5 miles from East Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lakewood and Rain Showers Likely near East Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Madison Park
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 Madison Park.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and East Newark. Straight-line distance: 45.04 mi (72.49 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Newark
Town
| Population | 2,581 |
| Coordinates | 40.7484300, -74.1618100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Newark (-74.16181, 40.74843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.09 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.76 | $21.53 |
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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