How far is Lakewood, NJ from Fanwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Fanwood, NJ is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.6 mi
01h 10m
Flight
38.53 mi
62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.53 mi
Kilometers
62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.6 mi
Kilometers
71.77 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fanwood
Tue, May 26, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Tue, May 26, 7:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-26T04:51
Arrive Fanwood
Tue, May 26, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Brownville
NJ

City in New York, United States of America

From Lakewood
22.3 mi
00h 35m
To Fanwood
22.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
Fanwood Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Tuesday
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 9

    26 mi · 39 min · US Highway 9

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    2060 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Clark, Westfield

    781 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway

    596 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1958 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Raritan Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Raritan Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Oak Ridge Road

    1286 ft · 28 sec · Oak Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3170 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Martine Avenue

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Martine Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    71 m · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
26 mi · 58%
Garden State Parkway
11.3 mi · 25%
Martine Avenue
2.78 mi · 6%
Raritan Road
1.58 mi · 4%
Madison Avenue
0.96 mi · 2%
Lake Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownville
00h 35m from Lakewood
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy near Fanwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 22.3 miles from Lakewood and 22.3 miles from Fanwood.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy near Fanwood.

Stop Ideas Near Brownville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brownville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

17 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Fanwood. Straight-line distance: 38.53 mi (62 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

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

#2 Fanwood

Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Population7,722
Coordinates40.6409400, -74.3834800
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Fanwood (-74.38348, 40.64094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.83
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.42 $12.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.95 $7.78 $15.56
Diesel $5.98 $9.39 $18.78

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Fanwood. The current time is 04:51:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.