How far is North Caldwell, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from North Caldwell, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Caldwell and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Caldwell and Lakewood.
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Start on the route
34 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto East Greenbrook Road
721 ft · 21 sec · East Greenbrook Road
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
2148 ft · 59 sec · Mountain Avenue
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Turn right onto Smull Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Smull Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
604 ft · 24 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Roseland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Roseland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
722 ft · 15 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue
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Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Livingston Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 280 East: Newark
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
6 mi · 8 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East
1.3 km · 2 min · Freeway Drive East
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Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway
2021 ft · 42 sec · South Oraton Parkway
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Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue
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Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue
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Continue on Oraton Parkway
669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway
1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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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 Caldwell 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.
Partly Sunny leaving North Caldwell and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Caldwell to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from North Caldwell and 41.8 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Caldwell and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
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 Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Caldwell and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 53.03 mi (85.35 km).
#1 North Caldwell
Town
| Population | 6,641 |
| Coordinates | 40.8648200, -74.2582000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $4.09 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
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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