How far is Lakewood, NJ from Wanaque, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Wanaque, NJ is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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.
Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Wanaque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Wanaque.
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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
26 mi · 39 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
2060 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
29.5 mi · 41 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North: Mahwah
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Wanaque
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Ringwood Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ringwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ringwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Wanaque.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
29.5 mi · 00h 41m
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 Cloudy leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Wanaque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Wanaque?
The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Lakewood and 36.8 miles from Wanaque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Wanaque.
Stop Ideas Near Iselin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iselin.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Wanaque. Straight-line distance: 65.09 mi (104.75 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wanaque
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 11,717 |
| Coordinates | 41.0381500, -74.2940400 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wanaque (-74.29404, 41.03815)
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 | $4.42 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $13.68 | $27.36 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $16.81 | $33.62 |
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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