How far is Swedesboro, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Swedesboro, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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.
Township in Warren County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swedesboro and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swedesboro and Lakewood.
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Start on Kings Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Turn right onto Swedesboro Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Swedesboro Road
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Take the exit right toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
936 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ Turnpike North, New York City
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
36.2 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
10.6 mi · 12 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
1.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Shore Points
1525 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
20.5 mi · 24 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 Swedesboro 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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
36.2 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Swedesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swedesboro to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Swedesboro and 38.3 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.03 one way or $22.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Swedesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swedesboro and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 62.76 mi (101 km).
#1 Swedesboro
Borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 2,577 |
| Coordinates | 39.7476100, -75.3104700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.42 | $24.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.38 | $26.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.15 | $32.29 |
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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