How far is Lakewood, NJ from Hardwick, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Hardwick, NJ is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.07 mi
02h 22m
Flight
75.99 mi
122.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.99 mi
Kilometers
122.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.07 mi
Kilometers
148.17 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hardwick
Mon, May 4, 5:27 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Mon, May 4, 7:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-04T15:04
Arrive Hardwick
Mon, May 4, 5:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Somerville
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Lakewood
46 mi
01h 11m
To Hardwick
46 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 9

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    43 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Edinburgh Drive

    1331 ft · 27 sec · Edinburgh Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Halls Mill Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Mill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Kozloski Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Kozloski Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1086 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

    2951 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Easton Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Easton Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    1618 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong

    1432 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 29 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton

    2705 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover

    1032 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 517 North: Allamuchy, Andover

    60 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Old Hackettstown Road

    1155 ft · 23 sec · Old Hackettstown Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Johnsonburg Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Johnsonburg Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Allamuchy Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Allamuchy Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Johnsonburg Bypass Road

    2017 ft · 40 sec · Johnsonburg Bypass Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Ramsey Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Spring Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Spring Valley Road

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Millbrook Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Millbrook Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Birch Ridge Road

    3227 ft · 2 min · Birch Ridge Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Shannon Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Shannon Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Sand Pond Road

    1728 ft · 1 min · Sand Pond Road

  37. 37

    Turn slight right

    99 m · 24 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 North
18.1 mi · 20%
NJ 18 North
16.2 mi · 18%
US Highway 9
7.67 mi · 8%
I 287 North
7.5 mi · 8%
Christopher Columbus Highway
6.67 mi · 7%
I 78 East
4.46 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 202 North

Merge slight left

17.9 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
76 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerville
01h 11m from Lakewood
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Hardwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Lakewood and 46 miles from Hardwick.

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

The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Hardwick.

Stop Ideas Near Somerville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Somerville, 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 Somerville.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Hardwick. Straight-line distance: 75.99 mi (122.3 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

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

#2 Hardwick

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population1,620
Coordinates41.0545400, -74.9321200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Hardwick (-74.93212, 41.05454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.3 L · about $13.28
Round trip
$26.56
6.5 gal · 24.6 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.28 $26.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.95 $29.89
Premium $4.95 $16.10 $32.20
Diesel $5.98 $19.44 $38.87

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Hardwick. The current time is 15:04:34.

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.