How far is Lakewood, NJ from Springfield, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Springfield, NJ is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Springfield.
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Start on 8th Street
14 m · 8 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Lakewood Road
2695 ft · 54 sec · Lakewood Road
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Continue on Whitesville Road
1632 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Road
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Continue on Old Whitesville Road
1541 ft · 29 sec · Old Whitesville Road
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Continue on East Veterans Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Veterans Highway
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Turn left onto Bowman Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Bowman Road
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Turn right onto Don Connor Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Don Connor Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Veterans Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · West Veterans Highway
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Continue on Lakewood Road
4 mi · 6 min · Lakewood Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2275 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Jacobstown Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Jacobstown Road
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Continue on Jacobstown New Egypt Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Jacobstown New Egypt Road
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Turn slight left onto Monmouth Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Monmouth Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Springfield.
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.
West Veterans Highway
Turn left onto West Veterans Highway
5.83 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Springfield?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
New Egypt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Lakewood and 13.4 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near New Egypt
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 New Egypt.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Atco, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 22.93 mi (36.91 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 17,378 |
| Coordinates | 40.0431700, -74.6454400 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-74.64544, 40.04317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.30 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.92 | $9.83 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
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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