How far is Mount Arlington, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Mount Arlington, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 88.9 miles (143 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
88.88 mi
01h 35m
Flight
61.27 mi
98.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.27 mi
Kilometers
98.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.88 mi
Kilometers
143.04 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Wed, Apr 22, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Arlington
2026-04-22T02:07
Arrive Lakewood
Wed, Apr 22, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Arlington
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
Clark
NJ

Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Mount Arlington
38.9 mi
00h 47m
To Lakewood
50 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Arlington and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on Mountainview Avenue

    11 m · 8 sec · Mountainview Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Howard Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Howard Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Commerce Boulevard

    2390 ft · 52 sec · Commerce Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    554 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Route 10 East

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Route 10 East

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport

    2727 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South

    3153 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    25.9 mi · 39 min · US Highway 9

  22. 22

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Arlington and Lakewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
25.9 mi · 29%
Route 10 East
12.3 mi · 14%
Garden State Parkway
11.8 mi · 13%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 11%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 7%
Howard Boulevard
3.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 9

Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

25.9 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clark
00h 47m from Mount Arlington
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Arlington to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Clark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Mount Arlington and 50 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Clark

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clark.

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

12 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

16 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

20 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Arlington and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 61.27 mi (98.6 km).

Mount Arlington

#1 Mount Arlington

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population5,826
Coordinates40.9259300, -74.6348800
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Howard Boulevard (-74.634979, 40.925902)
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.87 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.66
6.28 gal · 23.74 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.83 $25.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.44 $28.88
Premium $4.95 $15.56 $31.11
Diesel $5.98 $18.78 $37.55

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Arlington and Lakewood. The current time is 02:07:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.