How far is Pennington, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Pennington, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pennington and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennington and Lakewood.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Delaware Avenue
50 m · 13 sec · East Delaware Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Pennington Road
2754 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pennington Road
762 ft · 15 sec · Pennington Road
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Exit the rotary onto Pennington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pennington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Princeton
1708 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue
1116 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
1189 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
1645 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1652 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 535 North: Mercerville
1768 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto East State Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East State Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nottingham Way
669 ft · 22 sec · Nottingham Way
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Turn right onto White Horse-Mercerville Road
1117 ft · 26 sec · White Horse-Mercerville Road
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Continue on Whitehorse-Mercerville Road
3199 ft · 1 min · Whitehorse-Mercerville Road
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Turn left onto Klockner Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Klockner Road
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Turn right onto Yardville-Hamilton Square Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Yardville-Hamilton Square Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
23.6 mi · 27 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 Pennington 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
23.6 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pennington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pennington to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Pennington and 25.4 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pennington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shrewsbury.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pennington and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 34.18 mi (55 km).
#1 Pennington
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 2,607 |
| Coordinates | 40.3284400, -74.7907200 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
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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