How far is Lakewood, NJ from Oxford, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Oxford, NJ is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
76.84 mi
01h 46m
Flight
63.42 mi
102.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.42 mi
Kilometers
102.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.84 mi
Kilometers
123.67 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:49 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sat, Apr 18, 2:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-17T23:03
Arrive Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
South Bound Brook
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Lakewood
38.4 mi
00h 53m
To Oxford
38.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 9

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    43 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Edinburgh Drive

    1331 ft · 27 sec · Edinburgh Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Halls Mill Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Mill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Kozloski Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Kozloski Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1086 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

    2951 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Easton Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Easton Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    1618 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    12 mi · 14 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31: Clinton, Flemington, Washington

    1963 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 23 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
16.2 mi · 21%
NJ 31
14.8 mi · 19%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12 mi · 16%
I 287 North
10.2 mi · 13%
US Highway 9
7.67 mi · 10%
Easton Avenue
4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

16 mi · 00h 20m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Bound Brook
00h 53m from Lakewood
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

South Bound Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Lakewood and 38.5 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.07 one way or $22.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near South Bound Brook

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Bound Brook, 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 South Bound Brook.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

10 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

27 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 63.42 mi (102.06 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

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

#2 Oxford

Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Population2,426
Coordinates40.8031500, -74.9896200
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Oxford (-74.98962, 40.80315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.26 L · about $11.07
Round trip
$22.15
5.42 gal · 20.52 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.07 $22.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.46 $24.93
Premium $4.95 $13.43 $26.85
Diesel $5.98 $16.21 $32.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Oxford. The current time is 23:03:14.

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.