How far is Lakewood, NJ from Mount Ephraim, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Mount Ephraim, NJ is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
60.7 mi
01h 19m
Flight
48.74 mi
78.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.74 mi
Kilometers
78.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.7 mi
Kilometers
97.68 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Ephraim
Mon, Apr 13, 11:25 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Mon, Apr 13, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-13T10:05
Arrive Mount Ephraim
Mon, Apr 13, 11:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Bordentown
NJ

City in Burlington, New Jersey

From Lakewood
30.3 mi
00h 39m
To Mount Ephraim
30.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Mount Ephraim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Mount Ephraim.

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    3103 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Line Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · County Line Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jackson Mills Road

    756 ft · 24 sec · Jackson Mills Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto East Commodore Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Commodore Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road

    2331 ft · 40 sec · Cedar Swamp Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP

    146 m · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden

    668 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Trucks-Buses-Cars

    2412 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    8.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

    1963 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

    927 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Black Horse Pike

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Kings Highway

    1854 ft · 37 sec · West Kings Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Oak Avenue

    756 ft · 35 sec · South Oak Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Linwood Avenue

    57 m · 8 sec · Linwood Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linwood Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Mount Ephraim.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
33.7 mi · 56%
Central Jersey Expressway
14.5 mi · 24%
County Line Road
6.33 mi · 10%
Black Horse Pike
1.37 mi · 2%
East Commodore Boulevard
0.97 mi · 2%
I 95 Toll
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

25.3 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bordentown
00h 39m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy near Mount Ephraim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Mount Ephraim?

The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Lakewood and 30.4 miles from Mount Ephraim.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy near Mount Ephraim.

Stop Ideas Near Bordentown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bordentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 1.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.1 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bordentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

20 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

22 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

35 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Mount Ephraim. Straight-line distance: 48.74 mi (78.44 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Mount Ephraim

#2 Mount Ephraim

Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,575
Coordinates39.8784500, -75.0926700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Mount Ephraim (-75.09267, 39.87845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.74
Round trip
$17.49
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.74 $17.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.84 $19.68
Premium $4.95 $10.60 $21.20
Diesel $5.98 $12.80 $25.59

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 · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Mount Ephraim. The current time is 10:05:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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