How far is Lakewood, NJ from Palisades Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Palisades Park, NJ is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
60.31 mi
01h 28m
Flight
53.11 mi
85.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.11 mi
Kilometers
85.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.31 mi
Kilometers
97.06 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palisades Park
Fri, Oct 16, 2:22 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Fri, Oct 16, 3:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-10-16T12:53
Arrive Palisades Park
Fri, Oct 16, 2:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Lakewood
30.1 mi
00h 44m
To Palisades Park
30.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Palisades Park.

  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

    11.3 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park

    823 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park

    1233 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2653 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue

    720 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broad Avenue

    2209 ft · 48 sec · Broad Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
26 mi · 43%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 23%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11.3 mi · 19%
Garden State Parkway
4.57 mi · 8%
I 95
1.01 mi · 2%
Madison Avenue
0.96 mi · 2%
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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 44m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lakewood and Rain Showers near Palisades Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Palisades Park?

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Lakewood and 30.1 miles from Palisades Park.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.12 one way or $18.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords, 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 Fords.

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Palisades Park. Straight-line distance: 53.11 mi (85.48 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Palisades Park

#2 Palisades Park

A borough which locates in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population20,942
Coordinates40.8481600, -73.9976400
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Palisades Park (-73.99764, 40.84816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $9.12
Round trip
$18.24
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $9.12 $18.24
Mid-grade $4.86 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $5.17 $11.01 $22.03
Diesel $6.31 $13.45 $26.90

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Palisades Park. The current time is 12:53:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.