How far is Riverside, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Riverside, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Lakewood.
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Start on Fairview Street
1256 ft · 43 sec · Fairview Street
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Turn slight right onto Pavilion Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pavilion Avenue
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Continue on Burlington Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Warren Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street
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Continue on Beverly Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road
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Turn slight left onto Burlington Pike
115 m · 6 sec · Burlington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1477 ft · 27 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Burlington Pike
5.2 mi · 9 min · Burlington Pike
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Continue on Burlington-Bordentown Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Burlington-Bordentown Road
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Continue on Burlington Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Burlington Pike
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Continue on US 130/US 206 Northbound
115 m · 10 sec · US 130/US 206 Northbound
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Continue on Burlington Pike
2414 ft · 53 sec · Burlington Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Burlington Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Burlington Pike
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Continue on Robbinsville Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Robbinsville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike
2682 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
21.7 mi · 25 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 Riverside and Lakewood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Central Jersey Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
21.7 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Riverside and 30.1 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
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 Allentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 39.38 mi (63.37 km).
#1 Riverside
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 7,864 |
| Coordinates | 40.0323300, -74.9573900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.18 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $9.25 | $18.51 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $12.33 | $24.66 |
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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