How far is Lakewood, NJ from Plainfield, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Plainfield, NJ is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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 09m.
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.
City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Plainfield.
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Start on 8th Street
14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 9
7.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit slight right
89 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
43 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Edinburgh Drive
1331 ft · 27 sec · Edinburgh Drive
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Continue on Halls Mill Road
2 mi · 3 min · Halls Mill Road
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Continue on Kozloski Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Kozloski Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
1086 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Memorial Parkway
6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Old New Brunswick Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old New Brunswick Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stelton Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Stelton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeview Avenue
107 m · 7 sec · Lakeview Avenue
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Continue on New Market Road
1 mi · 3 min · New Market Road
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
546 ft · 23 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto North Avenue
1644 ft · 33 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on West Front Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · West Front Street
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Turn right onto Leland Avenue
1284 ft · 35 sec · Leland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Plainfield.
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.
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.
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 Clear leaving Lakewood and Clear near Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 Old Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Lakewood and 23.1 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lakewood and Clear near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near South Old Bridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Old Bridge.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 38.34 mi (61.71 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainfield
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 50,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.6337100, -74.4073700 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-74.40737, 40.63371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.42 | $7.16 | $14.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $8.03 | $16.07 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
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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