How far is North Arlington, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from North Arlington, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 66 miles (106.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 19m.
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.
City in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Arlington and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Arlington and Lakewood.
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Start on Beaver Avenue
16 m · 8 sec · Beaver Avenue
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
2823 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Belleville Turnpike
2744 ft · 51 sec · Belleville Turnpike
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Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Turn left onto Bergen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Bergen Avenue
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
89 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Continue on Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
1698 ft · 41 sec · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
2450 ft · 1 min · Essex Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: George Washington Bridge, Trenton
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
1695 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.4 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
14.3 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
1910 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
25.9 mi · 39 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 North Arlington 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.
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.
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.
Light Rain leaving North Arlington and Light Rain near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Arlington to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 66 miles (106.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from North Arlington and 38.5 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.40 one way or $18.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around North Arlington and Light Rain near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near South Amboy
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 South Amboy.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Arlington and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 47.92 mi (77.12 km).
#1 North Arlington
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 15,609 |
| Coordinates | 40.7884300, -74.1332000 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $4.04 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $10.87 | $21.75 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $11.60 | $23.19 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $14.61 | $29.23 |
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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