How far is Pennsville, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Pennsville, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.39 mi
01h 29m
Flight
75.41 mi
121.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.41 mi
Kilometers
121.36 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.39 mi
Kilometers
143.86 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Thu, Nov 12, 7:48 AM EST
Return by in Pennsville
Thu, Nov 12, 9:17 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsville
2026-11-12T06:19
Arrive Lakewood
Thu, Nov 12, 7:48 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsville
9:30 PM EST
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
Hainesport
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Pennsville
44.6 mi
00h 44m
To Lakewood
44.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Pennsville Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Overnight
Using Carneys Point as the closest live forecast in the Salem County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fenwick Avenue

    25 m · 6 sec · Fenwick Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pittsfield Street

    1315 ft · 1 min · East Pittsfield Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City

    92 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Pennsville-Auburn Road

    953 ft · 20 sec · Old Pennsville-Auburn Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 40 East: Atlantic City

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    1039 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    899 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    46.7 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 12 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points

    1.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Shore Points

    1525 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    20.5 mi · 24 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 Pennsville 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
59.6 mi · 67%
Central Jersey Expressway
20.5 mi · 23%
US Highway 9
3.62 mi · 4%
North Broadway
2.09 mi · 2%
I 195
1.34 mi · 2%
Madison Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

46.7 mi · 00h 54m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hainesport
00h 44m from Pennsville
Leave By
3:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pennsville 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 Pennsville to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Hainesport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Pennsville and 44.7 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pennsville and Light Rain near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Hainesport

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 Hainesport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 12 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.9 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 Hainesport.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

19 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

20 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Lindenwold

22 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsville and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 75.41 mi (121.36 km).

Pennsville

#1 Pennsville

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population12,428
Coordinates39.6534500, -75.5165900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Fenwick Avenue (-75.516657, 39.653478)
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.94 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.42
6.3 gal · 23.88 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $12.71 $25.42
Mid-grade $4.67 $14.70 $29.40
Premium $4.98 $15.68 $31.36
Diesel $6.27 $19.76 $39.51

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsville and Lakewood. The current time is 06:19:11.

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.