How far is Lakewood, NJ from Maywood, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Maywood, NJ is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
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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 01h 34m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Maywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Maywood.
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Start on 8th Street
14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 9
26 mi · 39 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
2060 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
2199 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
2500 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.7 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Paterson
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West Local: Hackensack
2776 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, NJ 17: Rochelle Park, Paramus
1371 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Maywood, Saddle Brook
802 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Maywood Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Maywood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maywood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Maywood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 9
Continue on US Highway 9
26 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Maywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Maywood?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Lakewood and 32.7 miles from Maywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.44 one way or $18.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Maywood.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
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 Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Maywood. Straight-line distance: 56.2 mi (90.44 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maywood
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 40.9026000, -74.0618100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maywood (-74.06181, 40.9026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $4.09 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.44 | $22.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.81 | $27.63 |
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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