How far is Lakewood, NJ from Lebanon, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Lebanon, NJ is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
59.96 mi
01h 21m
Flight
49.72 mi
80.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.72 mi
Kilometers
80.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.96 mi
Kilometers
96.5 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sat, Apr 18, 6:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-18T03:36
Arrive Lebanon
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
South River
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Lakewood
30 mi
00h 40m
To Lebanon
30 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Lebanon, Round Valley, Recreation Area

    1481 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Cokesbury Road

    2147 ft · 1 min · Cokesbury Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    50 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
16.2 mi · 27%
I 287 North
10.2 mi · 17%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9.43 mi · 16%
US Highway 9
7.67 mi · 13%
Easton Avenue
4 mi · 7%
Kozloski Road
3.18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

16 mi · 00h 20m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South River
00h 40m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

South River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Lakewood and 30 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near South River

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

8 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

25 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 49.72 mi (80.01 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

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

#2 Lebanon

Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Population1,638
Coordinates40.6417700, -74.8360000
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Lebanon (-74.836, 40.64177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.01 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.32
4.24 gal · 16.02 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.66 $17.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.75 $19.50
Premium $4.95 $10.50 $21.00
Diesel $5.98 $12.68 $25.36

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Lebanon. The current time is 03:36:32.

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.