How far is Lakewood, NJ from Paulsboro, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Paulsboro, NJ is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Warren County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Paulsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Paulsboro.
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Start on 8th Street
14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
3103 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto County Line Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · County Line Road
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Turn left onto Jackson Mills Road
756 ft · 24 sec · Jackson Mills Road
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Turn slight right onto East Commodore Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · East Commodore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road
2331 ft · 40 sec · Cedar Swamp Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
14.5 mi · 17 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP
146 m · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
668 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Trucks-Buses-Cars
2412 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
8.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
2533 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2533 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 656: Paulsboro
1266 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Mantua Grove Road
1353 ft · 34 sec · Mantua Grove Road
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Turn left onto Crown Point Road
1831 ft · 31 sec · Crown Point Road
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Continue on Broad Street
3163 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Delaware Street
17 m · 2 sec · North Delaware Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Delaware Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Paulsboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 South
Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy near Paulsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Paulsboro?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Lakewood and 35.2 miles from Paulsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.13 one way or $20.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy near Paulsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Paulsboro. Straight-line distance: 57.23 mi (92.1 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paulsboro
Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,866 |
| Coordinates | 39.8303900, -75.2404600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paulsboro (-75.24046, 39.83039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.41 | $22.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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