How far is Middletown, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 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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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 21m.
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.
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Lakewood.
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Start on Washington Avenue
17 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left
1829 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight onto Old Tuckahoe Road
1054 ft · 26 sec · Old Tuckahoe Road
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Turn straight onto West Roosevelt Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · West Roosevelt Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North
77 m · 6 sec
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Continue on GSP Northbound entrance
1336 ft · 33 sec · GSP Northbound entrance
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
27.8 mi · 32 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
30.3 mi · 36 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, CR 571, NJ 166: Lakewood
2127 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Toms River
765 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Lomell Lane
1235 ft · 31 sec · Lomell Lane
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Turn right onto Lakewood Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Lakewood Road
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Continue on River Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · River Avenue
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.5 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 Middletown 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.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
30.3 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 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?
Tuckerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Middletown and 38.7 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 $11.38 one way or $22.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Tuckerton
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 Tuckerton.
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 63.59 mi (102.34 km).
#1 Middletown
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 65,190 |
| Coordinates | 39.2712300, -74.7435000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $11.38 | $22.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $13.71 | $27.43 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
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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