How far is Lakewood, NJ from Norwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Norwood, NJ is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
71.3 mi
01h 47m
Flight
63.63 mi
102.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.63 mi
Kilometers
102.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.3 mi
Kilometers
114.74 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-19T01:41
Arrive Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
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
35.7 mi
00h 53m
To Norwood
35.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tappan Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Tappan Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Jones Court

    154 m · 28 sec · Jones Court

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
26 mi · 37%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 20%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
12.6 mi · 18%
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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Reading
00h 53m from Lakewood
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lakewood and Rain Showers Likely near Norwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 35.7 miles from Lakewood and 35.6 miles from Norwood.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lakewood and Rain Showers Likely near Norwood.

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.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 7 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 12.2 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

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 Norwood. Straight-line distance: 63.63 mi (102.41 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

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

#2 Norwood

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,752
Coordinates40.9981500, -73.9618000
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Norwood (-73.9618, 40.99815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.52 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.02 gal · 19.04 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.54 $23.09
Premium $4.95 $12.43 $24.87
Diesel $5.98 $15.01 $30.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Norwood. The current time is 01:41:36.

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.