How far is Montgomery, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Montgomery, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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 14m.
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.
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Lakewood.
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Start on Montgomery Road
16 m · 5 sec · Montgomery Road
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Turn right onto Wertsville Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Wertsville Road
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Turn left onto Rileyville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Rileyville Road
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Continue on Hopewell-Wertsville Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hopewell-Wertsville Road
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Continue on North Greenwood Avenue
2454 ft · 1 min · North Greenwood Avenue
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
1022 ft · 37 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto Princeton Avenue
1157 ft · 40 sec · Princeton Avenue
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Continue on Carter Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Carter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrenceville Road
16 m · 1 sec · Lawrenceville Road
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Turn slight right onto Fackler Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fackler Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Princeton Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Princeton Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South
755 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue
1116 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
1189 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
1645 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1652 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 535 North: Mercerville
1768 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto East State Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East State Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nottingham Way
669 ft · 22 sec · Nottingham Way
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Turn right onto White Horse-Mercerville Road
1117 ft · 26 sec · White Horse-Mercerville Road
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Continue on Whitehorse-Mercerville Road
3199 ft · 1 min · Whitehorse-Mercerville Road
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Turn left onto Klockner Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Klockner Road
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Turn right onto Yardville-Hamilton Square Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Yardville-Hamilton Square Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
23.6 mi · 27 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Lakewood
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
3.6 mi · 6 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 Montgomery and Lakewood.
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.
Central Jersey Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
23.6 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Montgomery 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 Montgomery to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Robbinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Montgomery and 30.8 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montgomery and Mostly Cloudy near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Robbinsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robbinsville.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 38.6 mi (62.12 km).
#1 Montgomery
Township in Somerset County, New Jersey
| Population | 23,094 |
| Coordinates | 40.4784400, -74.7537700 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $4.42 | $9.06 | $18.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $10.18 | $20.37 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $13.25 | $26.51 |
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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