How far is Lakewood, NJ from Shrewsbury, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Shrewsbury, NJ is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Shrewsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Shrewsbury.
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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
9 mi · 10 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Coxs Corner, Imlaystown
1026 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
606 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Imlaystown-Hightstown Road
576 ft · 15 sec · Imlaystown-Hightstown Road
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Turn left onto Stone Tavern Road
1 mi · 2 min · Stone Tavern Road
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Turn right onto Zachary Drive
23 m · 3 sec · Zachary Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zachary Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Shrewsbury.
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.
Central Jersey Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
9.04 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lakewood and Rain Showers Likely near Shrewsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Shrewsbury?
The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Lakewood and 9.6 miles from Shrewsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lakewood and Rain Showers Likely near Shrewsbury.
Stop Ideas Near West Freehold
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 West Freehold.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 17.47 mi (28.12 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shrewsbury
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 4,040 |
| Coordinates | 40.1826100, -74.5293200 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shrewsbury (-74.52932, 40.18261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
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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