How far is Mantua, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Mantua, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
74.79 mi
01h 21m
Flight
54.74 mi
88.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.74 mi
Kilometers
88.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.79 mi
Kilometers
120.37 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Thu, Sep 17, 1:21 PM EDT
Return by in Mantua
Thu, Sep 17, 2:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mantua
2026-09-17T12:00
Arrive Lakewood
Thu, Sep 17, 1:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mantua
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fieldsboro
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Mantua
36 mi
00h 40m
To Lakewood
38.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mantua Pike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Mantua Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · South Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Edith Avenue

    72 m · 10 sec · Edith Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    755 ft · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway

    852 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    2651 ft · 45 sec · Broadway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar

    2234 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Belmar

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Lakewood

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    3.6 mi · 6 min · US Highway 9

  15. 15

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
35.1 mi · 47%
Central Jersey Expressway
26.5 mi · 35%
US Highway 9
3.62 mi · 5%
Mantua Pike
2.8 mi · 4%
South Broad Street
1.29 mi · 2%
Madison Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 41m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fieldsboro
00h 40m from Mantua
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mantua and Mostly Cloudy near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Fieldsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Mantua and 38.7 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mantua and Mostly Cloudy near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Fieldsboro

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 Fieldsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 1.8 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 7.2 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 1.3 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 Fieldsboro.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

22 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

33 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mantua and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 54.74 mi (88.1 km).

Mantua

#1 Mantua

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

Population14,877
Coordinates39.7940000, -75.1721200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.172211, 39.79415)
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.99 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.36
5.28 gal · 19.98 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $11.68 $23.36
Mid-grade $4.98 $13.14 $26.27
Premium $5.27 $13.90 $27.80
Diesel $6.22 $16.43 $32.85

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mantua and Lakewood. The current time is 12:00:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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