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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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 02h 12m.
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.
City in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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.
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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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Take the exit straight toward GSP, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Garden State Parkway
1570 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
39.6 mi · 46 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona
2382 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Pomona Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Pomona Road
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Continue on Wrangleboro Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Wrangleboro Road
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Turn right onto Black Horse Pike
1596 ft · 32 sec · Black Horse Pike
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Take the exit slight right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Absecon Road
159 m · 20 sec · Absecon Road
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Turn left onto Harding Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Harding Highway
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Turn left
9.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Union Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Union Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2496 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Port Elizabeth-Cumberland Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Port Elizabeth-Cumberland Road
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Merge slight right onto Delsea Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Delsea Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1194 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Mauricetown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mauricetown Road
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Continue on Mauricetown Bypass
1.9 mi · 3 min · Mauricetown Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
92 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Memorial Avenue
3241 ft · 2 min · Memorial Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Miller Avenue
1064 ft · 52 sec · Miller Avenue
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Turn left
634 ft · 47 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Maurice River.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Republic.
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Maurice River. Straight-line distance: 73.77 mi (118.72 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maurice River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 5,588 |
| Coordinates | 39.2317800, -75.0287900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maurice River (-75.02879, 39.23178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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