How far is Lakewood, NJ from Kenilworth, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Kenilworth, NJ is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
43.88 mi
01h 07m
Flight
40.16 mi
64.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.16 mi
Kilometers
64.63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.88 mi
Kilometers
70.61 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenilworth
Thu, May 14, 3:23 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Thu, May 14, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-14T02:16
Arrive Kenilworth
Thu, May 14, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
21.9 mi
00h 33m
To Kenilworth
21.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
Kenilworth Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Thursday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.4 mi · 22 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 509: Kenilworth

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 509 West: Kenilworth

    36 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Galloping Hill Road

    609 ft · 24 sec · Galloping Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Boulevard

    918 ft · 33 sec · Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Kenilworth Boulevard

    2726 ft · 2 min · Kenilworth Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 22nd Street

    37 m · 5 sec · North 22nd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 22nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
26 mi · 59%
Garden State Parkway
15.4 mi · 35%
Madison Avenue
0.96 mi · 2%
Kenilworth Boulevard
0.52 mi · 1%
GSP North
0.39 mi · 1%
CR 509
0.23 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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownville
00h 33m from Lakewood
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Rain Showers near Kenilworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 21.9 miles from Lakewood and 21.9 miles from Kenilworth.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Rain Showers near Kenilworth.

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 Kenilworth. Straight-line distance: 40.16 mi (64.63 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

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

#2 Kenilworth

Town in New Jersey

Population8,153
Coordinates40.6764900, -74.2907000
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Kenilworth (-74.2907, 40.67649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.86 L · about $6.33
Round trip
$12.67
3.1 gal · 11.72 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.33 $12.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.13 $14.26
Premium $4.95 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $5.98 $9.27 $18.54

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Kenilworth. The current time is 02:16:42.

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.