How far is Lakewood, NJ from River Vale, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to River Vale, NJ is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and River Vale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and River Vale.
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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
26 mi · 39 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
2060 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
39.8 mi · 55 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridgewood, Oradell
1326 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Oradell
937 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Oradell Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Oradell Avenue
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
3227 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Avenue
94 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Westwood Avenue
1114 ft · 24 sec · Westwood Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Harrington Avenue
2227 ft · 1 min · Harrington Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Lane
562 ft · 16 sec · Cedar Lane
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Continue on Westwood Avenue
2235 ft · 1 min · Westwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
93 m · 16 sec · Rockland Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Place
52 m · 8 sec · Park Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and River Vale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
39.8 mi · 00h 55m
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 Sunny leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near River Vale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to River Vale?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 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?
Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Lakewood and 36 miles from River Vale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near River Vale.
Stop Ideas Near Iselin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iselin.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and River Vale. Straight-line distance: 62.94 mi (101.3 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Vale
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 9,946 |
| Coordinates | 40.9953800, -74.0120800 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Vale (-74.01208, 40.99538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
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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