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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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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
14.5 mi · 17 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP
146 m · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
668 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Trucks-Buses-Cars
2412 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
8.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
38.6 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro
1576 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Swedesboro Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Swedesboro Road
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Turn left onto Kings Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westampton.
Cornwells Heights
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Pennsauken, NJ
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Swedesboro. Straight-line distance: 62.76 mi (101 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swedesboro
Borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 2,577 |
| Coordinates | 39.7476100, -75.3104700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swedesboro (-75.31047, 39.74761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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