How far is Lakewood, NJ from Washington, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Washington, NJ is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
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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 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.
Unincorporated community in Manchester Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
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 Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Washington.
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Start on 8th Street
14 m · 8 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on River Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · River Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70 West: Lakehurst, Camden
806 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle
643 ft · 11 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
79 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
830 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Warren Grove Whiting Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Warren Grove Whiting Road
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Turn slight right onto McMahon Street
2689 ft · 1 min · McMahon Street
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Turn right onto Pasadena Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · Pasadena Road
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Continue on Pasadena Woodmanse Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Pasadena Woodmanse Road
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Continue on Savoy Boulevard
6.3 mi · 10 min · Savoy Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
536 ft · 9 sec · Main Street
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Continue on New Gretna Chatsworth Road
1390 ft · 24 sec · New Gretna Chatsworth Road
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Continue on Main Street
2041 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on New Gretna Chatsworth Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · New Gretna Chatsworth Road
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Continue on Green Bank Chatsworth Road
5 mi · 7 min · Green Bank Chatsworth Road
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Turn right onto Godfrey Bridge Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Godfrey Bridge Road
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Continue on Washington Turnpike
1.4 mi · 5 min · Washington Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Washington.
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.
Savoy Boulevard
Continue on Savoy Boulevard
6.33 mi · 00h 10m
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 Sunny near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Washington?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Cedar Glen Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Lakewood and 20.3 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Glen Lakes
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 Cedar Glen Lakes.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Atco, New Jersey
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Washington. Straight-line distance: 34.33 mi (55.25 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington
Borough in Warren County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 6,459 |
| Coordinates | 39.6840100, -74.5759900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-74.57599, 39.68401)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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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