How far is Lakewood, NJ from Jefferson, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Jefferson, NJ is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
75.89 mi
01h 37m
Flight
57.8 mi
93.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.8 mi
Kilometers
93.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.89 mi
Kilometers
122.14 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson
Wed, Sep 23, 1:16 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Wed, Sep 23, 2:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-09-23T11:39
Arrive Jefferson
Wed, Sep 23, 1:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Westampton
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Lakewood
37.9 mi
00h 48m
To Jefferson
38 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    3103 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Line Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · County Line Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jackson Mills Road

    756 ft · 24 sec · Jackson Mills Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto East Commodore Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Commodore Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road

    2331 ft · 40 sec · Cedar Swamp Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP

    146 m · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden

    668 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Trucks-Buses-Cars

    2412 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    8.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    38.6 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro

    1453 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto US 322 East: Glassboro

    53 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Swedesboro Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Swedesboro Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    106 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Bridgeton Pike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Bridgeton Pike

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridgeton Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
47 mi · 62%
Central Jersey Expressway
14.5 mi · 19%
County Line Road
6.33 mi · 8%
Swedesboro Road
2.99 mi · 4%
East Commodore Boulevard
0.97 mi · 1%
Bridgeton Pike
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

38.6 mi · 00h 45m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westampton
00h 48m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy near Jefferson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Westampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Lakewood and 38 miles from Jefferson.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy near Jefferson.

Stop Ideas Near Westampton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

23 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

23 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 57.8 mi (93.02 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

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

#2 Jefferson

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population20,611
Coordinates39.7537200, -75.2118500
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Jefferson (-75.21185, 39.75372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.14 L · about $11.84
Round trip
$23.68
5.36 gal · 20.28 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $11.84 $23.68
Mid-grade $4.97 $13.31 $26.63
Premium $5.26 $14.10 $28.20
Diesel $6.47 $17.33 $34.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Jefferson. The current time is 11:39:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.