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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 26m.
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.
Township in Warren County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog
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.
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Start on 8th Street
14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
3103 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto County Line Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · County Line Road
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Turn left onto Jackson Mills Road
756 ft · 24 sec · Jackson Mills Road
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Turn slight right onto East Commodore Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · East Commodore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road
2331 ft · 40 sec · Cedar Swamp Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
14.5 mi · 17 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP
146 m · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
668 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Trucks-Buses-Cars
2412 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
8.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
1963 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
927 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike
1.4 mi · 3 min · Black Horse Pike
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Turn left onto West Kings Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Kings Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Boulevard
1805 ft · 31 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crescent Boulevard
66 m · 3 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Brooklawn Circle
74 m · 10 sec · Brooklawn Circle
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Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard
30 m · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Broadway
88 m · 10 sec · New Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto New Broadway
753 ft · 10 sec · New Broadway
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Continue on Gateway Boulevard
1397 ft · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Crown Point Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Crown Point Road
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Take the exit straight toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware
861 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 642: National Park
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Hessian Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hessian Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and National Park. Straight-line distance: 53.35 mi (85.86 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 National Park
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 2,949 |
| Coordinates | 39.8659500, -75.1787900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: National Park (-75.17879, 39.86595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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
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