How far is Magnolia, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Magnolia, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magnolia and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magnolia and Lakewood.
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Start on Magnolia Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Magnolia Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle
733 ft · 10 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
11.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle
573 ft · 10 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
94 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Ridgeway Road
748 ft · 15 sec · Ridgeway Road
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Continue on Lakehurst Whitesville Road
538 ft · 9 sec · Lakehurst Whitesville Road
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Continue on South Hope Chapel Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · South Hope Chapel Road
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Turn right onto East Veterans Highway
1 km · 1 min · East Veterans Highway
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Continue on Old Whitesville Road
1541 ft · 29 sec · Old Whitesville Road
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Continue on Whitesville Road
1632 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Road
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Continue on Lakewood Road
2695 ft · 54 sec · Lakewood Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magnolia and Lakewood.
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.
NJ 70 East
Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
11.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Magnolia and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magnolia to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cedar Glen Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Magnolia and 16.2 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Magnolia and Sunny near Lakewood.
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 Magnolia and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 25.58 mi (41.16 km).
#1 Magnolia
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 4,264 |
| Coordinates | 39.9498400, -74.6607100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
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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