How far is Lakewood, NJ from Middlesex, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Middlesex, NJ is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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 57m.
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 Clay County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Middlesex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Middlesex.
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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
7.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit slight right
89 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
43 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Edinburgh Drive
1331 ft · 27 sec · Edinburgh Drive
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Continue on Halls Mill Road
2 mi · 3 min · Halls Mill Road
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Continue on Kozloski Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Kozloski Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
1086 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Memorial Parkway
6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Old New Brunswick Road
788 ft · 12 sec · Old New Brunswick Road
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Turn left onto Centennial Avenue
1833 ft · 34 sec · Centennial Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
88 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Possumtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Possumtown Road
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
1362 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Boulevard
2657 ft · 57 sec · Lincoln Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Middlesex.
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 18 North
Merge slight left
16 mi · 00h 20m
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 Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Middlesex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Middlesex?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Morganville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Lakewood and 20.3 miles from Middlesex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakewood and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Middlesex.
Stop Ideas Near Morganville
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 Morganville.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Middlesex. Straight-line distance: 35.85 mi (57.7 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middlesex
Borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 13,539 |
| Coordinates | 40.5726000, -74.4926500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlesex (-74.49265, 40.5726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $8.90 | $17.79 |
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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