How far is Morristown, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Morristown, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.01 mi
00h 40m
Flight
22.69 mi
36.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.69 mi
Kilometers
36.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.01 mi
Kilometers
54.73 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Thu, Oct 15, 2:37 PM EDT
Return by in Morristown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-10-15T13:56
Arrive Lakewood
Thu, Oct 15, 2:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Morristown
12.8 mi
00h 20m
To Lakewood
21.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hallandale Drive

    96 m · 20 sec · Hallandale Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Balmoral Avenue

    1300 ft · 1 min · Balmoral Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Morristown Road

    1216 ft · 29 sec · Morristown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Morristown Road

    1195 ft · 37 sec · Morristown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ravine Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ravine Drive

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Freneau Avenue

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Freneau Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kozloski Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Kozloski Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Halls Mill Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Mill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Edinburgh Drive

    1573 ft · 33 sec · Edinburgh Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Highway 9

    7.7 mi · 12 min · US Highway 9

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morristown 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Freneau Avenue
8.3 mi · 24%
US Highway 9
7.65 mi · 23%
Kozloski Road
3.19 mi · 9%
Halls Mill Road
2.03 mi · 6%
Ravine Drive
1.39 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Freneau Avenue

Continue on Freneau Avenue

8.3 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Freehold
00h 20m from Morristown
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Morristown 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 Morristown to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Morristown and 21.3 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Morristown and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near East Freehold

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Freehold, 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 East Freehold.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

29 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

32 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

43 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 22.69 mi (36.51 km).

Morristown

#1 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population19,229
Coordinates40.4251100, -74.2537600
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Hallandale Drive (-74.253706, 40.425001)
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.31
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $5.15 $10.31
Mid-grade $4.88 $5.85 $11.71
Premium $5.18 $6.21 $12.42
Diesel $6.32 $7.58 $15.16

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 Morristown and Lakewood. The current time is 13:56:36.

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.