How far is Lakewood, NJ from Northfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Northfield, NJ is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
58.14 mi
01h 14m
Flight
53.28 mi
85.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.28 mi
Kilometers
85.75 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.14 mi
Kilometers
93.57 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northfield
Thu, Apr 16, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Thu, Apr 16, 2:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-16T00:20
Arrive Northfield
Thu, Apr 16, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Manahawkin
NJ

Census-designated place in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey

From Lakewood
29.1 mi
00h 37m
To Northfield
29.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Northfield.

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    14 m · 8 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on River Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · River Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakewood Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Lakewood Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward GSP, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Garden State Parkway

    1570 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    47.9 mi · 56 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City

    1420 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Tilton Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Zion Road

    767 ft · 21 sec · Zion Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zion Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
47.9 mi · 82%
Lakewood Road
4.05 mi · 7%
River Avenue
2.57 mi · 4%
Tilton Road
2.02 mi · 3%
Madison Avenue
0.93 mi · 2%
GSP
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

47.9 mi · 00h 56m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manahawkin
00h 37m from Lakewood
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Northfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Northfield?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Manahawkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Lakewood and 29.1 miles from Northfield.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Northfield.

Stop Ideas Near Manahawkin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manahawkin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

OTHER

Absecon

37 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

38 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

40 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

47 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 53.28 mi (85.75 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Northfield

#2 Northfield

City in New Jersey

Population8,047
Coordinates39.3703900, -74.5501500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Northfield (-74.55015, 39.37039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $8.38
Round trip
$16.75
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.38 $16.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.43 $18.86
Premium $4.95 $10.16 $20.31
Diesel $5.98 $12.26 $24.52

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Northfield. The current time is 00:20:09.

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.