How far is Medford Lakes, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Medford Lakes, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
41.52 mi
00h 58m
Flight
35.13 mi
56.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.13 mi
Kilometers
56.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.52 mi
Kilometers
66.82 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 AM EDT
Return by in Medford Lakes
Sat, Apr 18, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford Lakes
2026-04-18T08:36
Arrive Lakewood
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford Lakes
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Country Lake Estates
NJ

Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

From Medford Lakes
20.6 mi
00h 29m
To Lakewood
20.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford Lakes and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Trail

    131 m · 21 sec · Indian Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Big Look Trail

    689 ft · 33 sec · Big Look Trail

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bowker Road

    109 m · 18 sec · Bowker Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mohawk Trail

    1178 ft · 54 sec · Mohawk Trail

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stokes Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Stokes Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Skeet Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Skeet Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island

    147 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle

    134 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle

    573 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    94 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ridgeway Road

    748 ft · 15 sec · Ridgeway Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lakehurst Whitesville Road

    538 ft · 9 sec · Lakehurst Whitesville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Hope Chapel Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · South Hope Chapel Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Veterans Highway

    1 km · 1 min · East Veterans Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Whitesville Road

    1541 ft · 29 sec · Old Whitesville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Whitesville Road

    1632 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lakewood Road

    2695 ft · 54 sec · Lakewood Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 70 East
25.7 mi · 62%
South Hope Chapel Road
5.31 mi · 13%
Skeet Road
2.13 mi · 5%
Central Avenue
1.16 mi · 3%
Stokes Road
0.92 mi · 2%
Madison Avenue
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
35.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Country Lake Estates
00h 29m from Medford Lakes
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Medford Lakes and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford Lakes to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Country Lake Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Medford Lakes and 20.9 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medford Lakes and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Country Lake Estates

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Country Lake Estates, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Country Lake Estates.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

35 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

35 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Lindenwold

41 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford Lakes and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 35.13 mi (56.53 km).

Medford Lakes

#1 Medford Lakes

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population3,911
Coordinates39.8584500, -74.8029400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Indian Trail (-74.802787, 39.858229)
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $6.01
Round trip
$12.01
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.01 $12.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.95 $7.28 $14.56
Diesel $5.98 $8.79 $17.58

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford Lakes and Lakewood. The current time is 08:36:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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