How far is Medford, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Medford, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
40.01 mi
00h 55m
Flight
34.83 mi
56.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.83 mi
Kilometers
56.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.01 mi
Kilometers
64.39 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Thu, Oct 15, 5:02 PM EDT
Return by in Medford
Thu, Oct 15, 5:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-10-15T16:06
Arrive Lakewood
Thu, Oct 15, 5:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford
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
Country Lake Estates
NJ

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

From Medford
19.9 mi
00h 27m
To Lakewood
20 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1367 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

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

    147 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

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

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle

    134 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle

    573 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    94 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ridgeway Road

    748 ft · 15 sec · Ridgeway Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lakehurst Whitesville Road

    538 ft · 9 sec · Lakehurst Whitesville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Hope Chapel Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · South Hope Chapel Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Veterans Highway

    1 km · 1 min · East Veterans Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Whitesville Road

    1541 ft · 29 sec · Old Whitesville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Whitesville Road

    1632 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lakewood Road

    2695 ft · 54 sec · Lakewood Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 70 East
25.7 mi · 64%
South Hope Chapel Road
5.31 mi · 13%
Central Avenue
1.16 mi · 3%
Madison Avenue
0.8 mi · 2%
East Veterans Highway
0.65 mi · 2%
Lakewood Road
0.51 mi · 1%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Country Lake Estates
00h 27m from Medford
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Medford and Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 19.9 miles from Medford and 20 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Medford and 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 and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 34.83 mi (56.06 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

Township in New Jersey

Population23,383
Coordinates39.9009500, -74.8235000
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-74.823521, 39.900957)
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
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 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $6.06
Round trip
$12.11
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $6.06 $12.11
Mid-grade $4.88 $6.88 $13.76
Premium $5.18 $7.30 $14.59
Diesel $6.32 $8.91 $17.81

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Lakewood. The current time is 16:06:49.

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.