How far is Penns Grove, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Penns Grove, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
Driving 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 33m.
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.
Township in Burlington County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penns Grove and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penns Grove and Lakewood.
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Start on East Main Street
1699 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Harding Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Harding Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
1256 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
2234 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Belmar
2384 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
26.5 mi · 31 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 Penns Grove 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.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 01h 05m
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 Likely leaving Penns Grove 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 Penns Grove to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Willingboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Penns Grove and 43.1 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.51 one way or $25.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Penns Grove and Light Rain near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Willingboro
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 Willingboro.
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penns Grove and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 70.98 mi (114.23 km).
#1 Penns Grove
Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 4,752 |
| Coordinates | 39.7295600, -75.4679700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $14.47 | $28.94 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $15.43 | $30.86 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $19.44 | $38.89 |
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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