How far is Lakewood, NJ from Mansfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Mansfield, NJ is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
33.98 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.23 mi
42.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.23 mi
Kilometers
42.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.98 mi
Kilometers
54.69 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Tue, May 12, 9:42 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Tue, May 12, 10:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-12T20:54
Arrive Mansfield
Tue, May 12, 9:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Shrewsbury
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Lakewood
17 mi
00h 24m
To Mansfield
17 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

    1552 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    826 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mansfield Road East

    31 m · 4 sec · Mansfield Road East

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mansfield Road East

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
14.5 mi · 43%
County Line Road
6.33 mi · 19%
New Jersey Turnpike
5.99 mi · 18%
US 206 South
2.62 mi · 8%
East Commodore Boulevard
0.97 mi · 3%
US 206
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

14.5 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 24m from Lakewood
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Mansfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Lakewood and 17 miles from Mansfield.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Mansfield.

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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 Shrewsbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 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 14.4 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 12.8 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 26.23 mi (42.21 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

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

#2 Mansfield

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population7,384
Coordinates40.0912200, -74.7137700
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Mansfield (-74.71377, 40.09122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $4.95 $5.94 $11.89
Diesel $5.98 $7.18 $14.35

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Mansfield. The current time is 20:54:30.

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.