How far is Ringwood, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Ringwood, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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.
Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ringwood and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ringwood and Lakewood.
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Start on Stetson Road
5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road
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Turn right onto Glen Road
949 ft · 42 sec · Glen Road
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Turn left onto Cupsaw Drive
866 ft · 41 sec · Cupsaw Drive
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Turn left onto Mohawk Trail
67 m · 12 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Turn right onto Skylands Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road
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Turn left onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike
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Continue on Ringwood Avenue
3.8 mi · 7 min · Ringwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
576 ft · 17 sec · Union Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 287 South: Morristown
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 23: Riverdale, Wayne, Butler
847 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 23 South: Riverdale, Wayne
2064 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
91 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South
1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
21.8 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
1910 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
25.9 mi · 39 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 Ringwood 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.
US Highway 9
Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
25.9 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Sunny leaving Ringwood 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 Ringwood to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Ringwood and 57.3 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.69 one way or $29.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ringwood and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Winfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winfield.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ringwood and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 70.18 mi (112.95 km).
#1 Ringwood
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,157 |
| Coordinates | 41.1134300, -74.2454300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $4.30 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $16.69 | $33.37 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $17.70 | $35.40 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $21.60 | $43.21 |
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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