How far is Prospect Park, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
Fastest route
The route from Prospect Park, New Jersey 07508, USA to Lakewood, New Jersey 08701, USA is approximately 74.3 miles and takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes via Garden State Parkway. This route has tolls.
Directions
- Start by heading southwest on Wagaraw Blvd toward Brown Ave.
- Turn left onto Haledon Ave.
- Turn right onto Burhans Ave.
- Turn right onto Memorial Dr.
- Use any lane to turn right onto Van Houten St.
- Van Houten St turns slightly left and becomes Mill St.
- Turn right onto Market St.
- Take the slight right onto NJ-19 S.
- Turn left onto the NJ-19 S ramp to I-80 E.
- Follow Garden State Pkwy and take exit 89 toward Airport Rd in Lakewood.
- Merge onto Garden State Pkwy and keep left at the fork to stay on Garden State Pkwy.
- Use the right lane to take exit 89 toward NJ-70/County Rd 528/Brick/Lakewood.
- Keep right to continue on Exit 89 C and follow signs for Lakewood.
- Take Cedarbridge Ave and Dr Martin Luther King Dr to your destination.
Facts
- 🚗 Distance: 74.3 miles
- ⏱️ Duration: 1 hour and 14 minutes
- 🛣️ Route: Prospect Park, New Jersey 07508, USA to Lakewood, New Jersey 08701, USA via Garden State Parkway
- 🚧 Toll: This route has tolls.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Prospect Park and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect Park and Lakewood.
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Start on Weber Avenue
618 ft · 32 sec · Weber Avenue
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
2306 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto Pennington Avenue
2445 ft · 44 sec · Pennington Avenue
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Turn right onto Calhoun Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Calhoun Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 29 South
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto John Fitch Way
4.4 mi · 7 min · John Fitch Way
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Continue on Central Jersey Expressway
27 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 Prospect Park 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
Continue on Central Jersey Expressway
27 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Prospect Park 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 Prospect Park to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Prospect Park and 19 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prospect Park and Partly Sunny 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 Prospect Park and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 30.6 mi (49.24 km).
#1 Prospect Park
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 5,817 |
| Coordinates | 40.2403900, -74.7662700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
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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