How far is Lakewood, NJ from Kingwood, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Kingwood, NJ is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Kingwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Kingwood.
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Start on 8th Street
14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
3103 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto County Line Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · County Line Road
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Turn left onto Jackson Mills Road
756 ft · 24 sec · Jackson Mills Road
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Turn slight right onto East Commodore Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · East Commodore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road
2331 ft · 40 sec · Cedar Swamp Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
21.1 mi · 25 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Continue straight
18.8 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
84 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Daniel Bray Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Daniel Bray Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Risler Street
2972 ft · 60 sec · Risler Street
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Turn right onto Kingwood-Stockton Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Kingwood-Stockton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Raven Rock Road
127 m · 12 sec · Raven Rock Road
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Continue on Kingwood-Stockton Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Kingwood-Stockton Road
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Turn right onto Kingwood-Locktown Road
22 m · 3 sec · Kingwood-Locktown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kingwood-Locktown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Kingwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Central Jersey Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
21.1 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Lakewood and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Kingwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Kingwood?
The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
White Horse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Lakewood and 28.8 miles from Kingwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lakewood and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Kingwood.
Stop Ideas Near White Horse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Horse.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Kingwood. Straight-line distance: 49.44 mi (79.57 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingwood
Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
| Population | 3,753 |
| Coordinates | 40.4698300, -75.0190600 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingwood (-75.01906, 40.46983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.06 | $20.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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