How far is Lakewood, NJ from Ewing, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Ewing, NJ is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 00h 54m.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Ewing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Ewing.
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Start on 8th Street
14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
3103 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto County Line Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · County Line Road
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Turn left onto Jackson Mills Road
756 ft · 24 sec · Jackson Mills Road
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Turn slight right onto East Commodore Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · East Commodore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road
2331 ft · 40 sec · Cedar Swamp Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
19 mi · 22 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
892 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive
891 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Arena Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Arena Drive
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Turn left onto South Olden Avenue
5.2 mi · 10 min · South Olden Avenue
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Turn right onto Parkway Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Parkway Avenue
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Turn right onto Scotch Road
2314 ft · 50 sec · Scotch Road
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Turn right
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Ewing.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Central Jersey Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
19 mi · 00h 22m
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 Ewing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Ewing?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Lakewood and 18.4 miles from Ewing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.75 one way or $11.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Ewing.
Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shrewsbury.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Ewing. Straight-line distance: 32.95 mi (53.03 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ewing
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
| Population | 36,442 |
| Coordinates | 40.2698300, -74.7998800 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ewing (-74.79988, 40.26983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 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 | $4.43 | $5.75 | $11.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
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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