How far is Lakewood, NJ from Stillwater, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Stillwater, NJ is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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 02h 12m.
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.
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Stillwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Stillwater.
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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
1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
2951 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto George Street
1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street
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Turn left onto Landing Lane
1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane
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Turn right onto Easton Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Easton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
1618 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
1432 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton
2705 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover
1032 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 517 North: Allamuchy, Andover
60 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Old Hackettstown Road
1155 ft · 23 sec · Old Hackettstown Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Johnsonburg Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Johnsonburg Road
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Continue on Allamuchy Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Allamuchy Road
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Turn right onto Johnsonburg Bypass Road
2017 ft · 40 sec · Johnsonburg Bypass Road
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Continue on Ramsey Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Spring Valley Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Valley Road
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Turn right onto Stillwater Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stillwater Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Fredon Road
47 m · 6 sec · Main Fredon Road
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Turn sharp left
48 m · 12 sec
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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 Stillwater.
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.
US 202 North
Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 00h 29m
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 Stillwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Stillwater?
The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Lakewood and 44.9 miles from Stillwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Stillwater.
Stop Ideas Near Somerville
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 Somerville.
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 Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 73.5 mi (118.29 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stillwater
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 3,855 |
| Coordinates | 41.0359300, -74.8782300 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stillwater (-74.87823, 41.03593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.53 | $29.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.65 | $31.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.90 | $37.79 |
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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