How far is Lakewood, NJ from National Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to National Park, NJ is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
65.73 mi
01h 26m
Flight
53.35 mi
85.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.35 mi
Kilometers
85.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.73 mi
Kilometers
105.78 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in National Park
Tue, May 26, 5:10 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Tue, May 26, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-26T03:43
Arrive National Park
Tue, May 26, 5:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Mansfield
NJ

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

From Lakewood
32.8 mi
00h 43m
To National Park
32.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and National Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and National Park.

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Kings Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Boulevard

    1805 ft · 31 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crescent Boulevard

    66 m · 3 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Brooklawn Circle

    74 m · 10 sec · Brooklawn Circle

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard

    30 m · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Broadway

    88 m · 10 sec · New Broadway

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto New Broadway

    753 ft · 10 sec · New Broadway

  26. 26

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard

    1397 ft · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Crown Point Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Crown Point Road

  28. 28

    Take the exit straight toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware

    861 ft · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 642: National Park

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Hessian Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hessian Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hessian Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and National Park.

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
31 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
33.7 mi · 51%
Central Jersey Expressway
14.5 mi · 22%
County Line Road
6.33 mi · 10%
West Kings Highway
1.65 mi · 3%
Crown Point Road
1.37 mi · 2%
Black Horse Pike
1.37 mi · 2%
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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 43m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Patchy Fog near National Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to National Park?

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Lakewood and 32.9 miles from National Park.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Patchy Fog near National Park.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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 Mansfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 3 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 8.2 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 2.3 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 Mansfield.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

26 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

32 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and National Park. Straight-line distance: 53.35 mi (85.86 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
National Park

#2 National Park

Borough of New Jersey

Population2,949
Coordinates39.8659500, -75.1787900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: National Park (-75.17879, 39.86595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
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 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.78 L · about $9.48
Round trip
$18.96
4.64 gal · 17.56 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.48 $18.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.67 $21.34
Premium $4.95 $11.49 $22.99
Diesel $5.98 $13.87 $27.75

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and National Park. The current time is 03:43:59.

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.