How far is Lakewood, NJ from Maple Shade, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Maple Shade, NJ is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Maple Shade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Maple Shade.
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Start on 8th Street
14 m · 8 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on River Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · River Avenue
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Continue on Lakewood Road
4 mi · 6 min · Lakewood Road
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Continue on Lakewood Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lakewood Road
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Turn left onto Colonial Drive
132 m · 17 sec · Colonial Drive
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Turn right onto Rivercrest Drive
574 ft · 20 sec · Rivercrest Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rivercrest Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Maple Shade.
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.
Lakewood Road
Continue on Lakewood Road
4.05 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy near Maple Shade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Maple Shade?
The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leisure Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Lakewood and 4.2 miles from Maple Shade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy near Maple Shade.
Stop Ideas Near Leisure Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leisure Village.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Maple Shade. Straight-line distance: 8.18 mi (13.16 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maple Shade
Township in Burlington County, New Jersey
| Population | 18,463 |
| Coordinates | 39.9798400, -74.2070900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maple Shade (-74.20709, 39.97984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.43 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
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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