How far is Moorestown, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Moorestown, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 00h 59m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moorestown and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moorestown and Lakewood.
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Start on the route
26 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
58 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plum Street
63 m · 14 sec · Plum Street
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
778 ft · 21 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1029 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road
2789 ft · 58 sec · Mount Laurel Road
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North
1396 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
2234 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Belmar
2384 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
26.5 mi · 31 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 Moorestown 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.
Central Jersey Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
26.5 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Moorestown 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 Moorestown to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 26.8 miles from Moorestown and 26.8 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.12 one way or $16.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moorestown and Mostly Sunny 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 Moorestown and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 39.41 mi (63.42 km).
#1 Moorestown
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 20,607 |
| Coordinates | 39.9670600, -74.9426700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $11.94 | $23.88 |
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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