How far is Lakewood, NJ from Medford, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Medford, NJ is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
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 Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Medford.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70 West: Lakehurst, Camden
806 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle
643 ft · 11 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
79 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
17 mi · 23 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle
135 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
141 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1367 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Medford.
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.
NJ 70 West
Continue straight
17 mi · 00h 23m
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 Sunny leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Medford?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Country Lake Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Lakewood and 19.9 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Country Lake Estates
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 Country Lake Estates.
Trenton Transit Center
Atco, New Jersey
Cornwells Heights
Lindenwold
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Medford. Straight-line distance: 34.83 mi (56.06 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Medford
Township in New Jersey
| Population | 23,383 |
| Coordinates | 39.9009500, -74.8235000 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medford (-74.8235, 39.90095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.30 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $8.84 | $17.69 |
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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