How far is Roosevelt City, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Roosevelt City, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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
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Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roosevelt City and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roosevelt City and Lakewood.
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Start on Roosevelt City Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt City Road
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Turn left
975 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle
573 ft · 10 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
94 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Ridgeway Road
748 ft · 15 sec · Ridgeway Road
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Continue on Lakehurst Whitesville Road
538 ft · 9 sec · Lakehurst Whitesville Road
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Continue on South Hope Chapel Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · South Hope Chapel Road
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Turn right onto East Veterans Highway
1 km · 1 min · East Veterans Highway
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Continue on Old Whitesville Road
1541 ft · 29 sec · Old Whitesville Road
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Continue on Whitesville Road
1632 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Road
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Continue on Lakewood Road
2695 ft · 54 sec · Lakewood Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right 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 Roosevelt City 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.
South Hope Chapel Road
Continue on South Hope Chapel Road
5.31 mi · 00h 09m
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 Roosevelt City 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 Roosevelt City to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Lakehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Roosevelt City and 8.5 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roosevelt City and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Lakehurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakehurst.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roosevelt City and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 14.29 mi (22.99 km).
#1 Roosevelt City
Roosevelt City is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9381700, -74.3890400 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.09 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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