How far is Maplewood, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Maplewood, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
Driving 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 06m.
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.
Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
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 Maplewood and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maplewood and Lakewood.
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Start on Dunnell Road
75 m · 17 sec · Dunnell Road
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Turn left onto Oakview Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · Oakview Avenue
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Turn right onto Oakland Road
526 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tuscan Road
80 m · 12 sec · Tuscan Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Street
34 m · 12 sec · Vermont Street
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Turn left onto Springfield Avenue
1525 ft · 48 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Boyden Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Boyden Avenue
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Continue on Stuyvesant Avenue
679 ft · 16 sec · Stuyvesant Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Mill Road
2273 ft · 1 min · Mill Road
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Turn right onto North Union Avenue
1263 ft · 35 sec · North Union Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on North Union Avenue
545 ft · 20 sec · North Union Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South: Garden State Parkway South
723 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
1910 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
25.9 mi · 39 min · US Highway 9
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left 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 Maplewood and Lakewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 9
Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
25.9 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Sunny leaving Maplewood and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maplewood to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Madison Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Maplewood and 35.1 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.98 one way or $17.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maplewood and Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Madison Park
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 Madison Park.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maplewood and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 43.86 mi (70.58 km).
#1 Maplewood
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 25,985 |
| Coordinates | 40.7312100, -74.2734800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.98 | $17.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $10.20 | $20.39 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $10.82 | $21.63 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
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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