How far is Lakewood, NJ from Swedesboro, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Swedesboro, NJ is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.96 mi
01h 34m
Flight
62.76 mi
101 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.76 mi
Kilometers
101 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.96 mi
Kilometers
119.02 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swedesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 11:03 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Fri, Apr 17, 12:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-17T09:28
Arrive Swedesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 11:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westampton
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Lakewood
36.9 mi
00h 47m
To Swedesboro
37 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Swedesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Swedesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    3103 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Line Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · County Line Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jackson Mills Road

    756 ft · 24 sec · Jackson Mills Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto East Commodore Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Commodore Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road

    2331 ft · 40 sec · Cedar Swamp Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP

    146 m · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden

    668 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Trucks-Buses-Cars

    2412 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    8.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    38.6 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro

    1576 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Swedesboro Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Swedesboro Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Swedesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
47 mi · 64%
Central Jersey Expressway
14.5 mi · 20%
County Line Road
6.33 mi · 9%
Kings Highway
1.26 mi · 2%
East Commodore Boulevard
0.97 mi · 1%
Swedesboro Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

38.6 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westampton
00h 47m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Swedesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Swedesboro?

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Westampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Lakewood and 37 miles from Swedesboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Swedesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Westampton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westampton.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

23 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

23 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Swedesboro. Straight-line distance: 62.76 mi (101 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Swedesboro

#2 Swedesboro

Borough in New Jersey, USA

Population2,577
Coordinates39.7476100, -75.3104700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Swedesboro (-75.31047, 39.74761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.88 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.33
5.22 gal · 19.76 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.66 $21.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.00 $24.01
Premium $4.95 $12.93 $25.86
Diesel $5.98 $15.61 $31.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Swedesboro. The current time is 09:28:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.