How far is Lakewood, NJ from Hasbrouck Heights, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Hasbrouck Heights, NJ is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
61.19 mi
01h 33m
Flight
53.02 mi
85.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.02 mi
Kilometers
85.33 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.19 mi
Kilometers
98.47 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hasbrouck Heights
Fri, Sep 25, 5:50 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Fri, Sep 25, 7:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-09-25T16:17
Arrive Hasbrouck Heights
Fri, Sep 25, 5:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Lakewood
30.6 mi
00h 46m
To Hasbrouck Heights
30.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph N
Destination
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Hasbrouck Heights.

  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

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.8 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Rutherford

    1.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    40 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Teterboro Airport

    550 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · Franklin Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left

    1150 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Henry Street

    2734 ft · 2 min · Henry Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
26 mi · 43%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 23%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
6.77 mi · 11%
Garden State Parkway
4.57 mi · 7%
NJ 17 North
3.72 mi · 6%
NJ 3
2.19 mi · 4%
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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
53 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 46m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Hasbrouck Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Hasbrouck Heights?

The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Lakewood and 30.6 miles from Hasbrouck Heights.

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

The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Hasbrouck Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Hasbrouck Heights. Straight-line distance: 53.02 mi (85.33 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Hasbrouck Heights

#2 Hasbrouck Heights

Town in New Jersey

Population11,912
Coordinates40.8581600, -74.0807000
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Hasbrouck Heights (-74.0807, 40.85816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $9.50
Round trip
$19.00
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $9.50 $19.00
Mid-grade $4.95 $10.70 $21.40
Premium $5.24 $11.33 $22.65
Diesel $6.45 $13.93 $27.85

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 · Sep 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Hasbrouck Heights. The current time is 16:17:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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