How far is Lakewood, NJ from Maurice River, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Maurice River, NJ is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
89.4 mi
02h 12m
Flight
73.77 mi
118.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.77 mi
Kilometers
118.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.4 mi
Kilometers
143.88 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maurice River
Wed, Sep 23, 5:38 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Wed, Sep 23, 7:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-09-23T15:26
Arrive Maurice River
Wed, Sep 23, 5:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Port Republic
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Lakewood
44.7 mi
01h 06m
To Maurice River
44.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph NE
Destination
Maurice River Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Wednesday
Using Laurel Lake as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Maurice River.

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    14 m · 8 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on River Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · River Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakewood Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Lakewood Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward GSP, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Garden State Parkway

    1570 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    39.6 mi · 46 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona

    2382 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pomona Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Pomona Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Wrangleboro Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Wrangleboro Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Black Horse Pike

    1596 ft · 32 sec · Black Horse Pike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Absecon Road

    159 m · 20 sec · Absecon Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harding Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Harding Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Union Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Union Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2496 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Port Elizabeth-Cumberland Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Port Elizabeth-Cumberland Road

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Delsea Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Delsea Drive

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1194 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mauricetown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mauricetown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Mauricetown Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Mauricetown Bypass

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Memorial Avenue

    3241 ft · 2 min · Memorial Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Miller Avenue

    1064 ft · 52 sec · Miller Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left

    634 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
39.6 mi · 44%
Black Horse Pike
5.14 mi · 6%
Port Elizabeth-Cumberland Road
4.86 mi · 5%
Pomona Road
4.49 mi · 5%
Union Road
4.18 mi · 5%
Lakewood Road
4.05 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

39.6 mi · 00h 46m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Republic
01h 06m from Lakewood
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Maurice River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Maurice River?

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Port Republic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Lakewood and 44.7 miles from Maurice River.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.92 one way or $27.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Maurice River.

Stop Ideas Near Port Republic

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Republic, 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 Port Republic.

OTHER

Absecon

10 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

14 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

18 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

30 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Maurice River. Straight-line distance: 73.77 mi (118.72 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Maurice River

#2 Maurice River

Township of New Jersey

Population5,588
Coordinates39.2317800, -75.0287900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Maurice River (-75.02879, 39.23178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.94 L · about $13.92
Round trip
$27.83
6.3 gal · 23.88 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $13.92 $27.83
Mid-grade $4.97 $15.65 $31.30
Premium $5.26 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $6.47 $20.36 $40.73

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Maurice River. The current time is 15:26:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.