How far is Pennsauken, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Pennsauken, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
62.89 mi
01h 06m
Flight
45.52 mi
73.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.52 mi
Kilometers
73.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.89 mi
Kilometers
101.21 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Thu, Oct 15, 2:11 PM EDT
Return by in Pennsauken
Thu, Oct 15, 3:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsauken
2026-10-15T13:05
Arrive Lakewood
Thu, Oct 15, 2:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsauken
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
White Horse
NJ

Census designated place in New Jersey

From Pennsauken
30.1 mi
00h 33m
To Lakewood
32.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pennsauken and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on North Crescent Boulevard

    42 m · 4 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    64 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    26 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Merchantville Avenue

    76 m · 13 sec · Merchantville Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rogers Avenue

    2878 ft · 1 min · Rogers Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cove Road

    2758 ft · 1 min · Cove Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Church Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Church Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Church Road

    567 ft · 15 sec · Church Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Kaighns Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North

    1396 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar

    2234 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Belmar

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Lakewood

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    3.6 mi · 6 min · US Highway 9

  17. 17

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennsauken 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
26.5 mi · 42%
I 295 North
19.4 mi · 31%
Kaighns Avenue
5.67 mi · 9%
US Highway 9
3.62 mi · 6%
Church Road
1.91 mi · 3%
Madison Avenue
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

26.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Horse
00h 33m from Pennsauken
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pennsauken and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pennsauken to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

White Horse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Pennsauken and 32.8 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.53 one way or $19.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pennsauken and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near White Horse

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 White Horse and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 3 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Horse.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

5 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

25 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

39 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsauken and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 45.52 mi (73.26 km).

Pennsauken

#1 Pennsauken

Township in New Jersey, United States of America

Population35,728
Coordinates39.9562200, -75.0579500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: US 130 (-75.057983, 39.956238)
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.4 L · about $9.53
Round trip
$19.07
4.44 gal · 16.8 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $9.53 $19.07
Mid-grade $4.88 $10.83 $21.66
Premium $5.18 $11.49 $22.98
Diesel $6.32 $14.02 $28.05

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsauken and Lakewood. The current time is 13:05:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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