How far is Lakewood, NJ from Northvale, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Northvale, NJ is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
72.56 mi
01h 48m
Flight
64.34 mi
103.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.34 mi
Kilometers
103.55 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.56 mi
Kilometers
116.78 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northvale
Wed, May 13, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Wed, May 13, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-13T01:18
Arrive Northvale
Wed, May 13, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Port Reading
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Lakewood
36.3 mi
00h 54m
To Northvale
36.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 9

    26 mi · 39 min · US Highway 9

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    2060 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    12.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Leonia, Teaneck

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Teaneck

    1043 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Degraw Avenue

    3280 ft · 57 sec · Degraw Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Schraalenburgh Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old Hook Road

    904 ft · 15 sec · Old Hook Road

  20. 20

    Continue on High Street

    1303 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Knickerbocker Road

    2639 ft · 45 sec · Knickerbocker Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Livingston Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Livingston Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Livingston Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
26 mi · 36%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 19%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
12.6 mi · 17%
Garden State Parkway
4.57 mi · 6%
South Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 4%
Teaneck Road
2.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 9

Continue on US Highway 9

26 mi · 00h 39m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
64.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Reading
00h 54m from Lakewood
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Northvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Port Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Lakewood and 36.3 miles from Northvale.

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

The direct path is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Northvale.

Stop Ideas Near Port Reading

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 Port Reading and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Northvale. Straight-line distance: 64.34 mi (103.55 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

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

#2 Northvale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,923
Coordinates41.0064900, -73.9490300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Northvale (-73.94903, 41.00649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.92
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.46 $20.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.77 $23.55
Premium $4.95 $12.68 $25.36
Diesel $5.98 $15.31 $30.62

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Northvale. The current time is 01:18:45.

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.