How far is Teaneck, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Teaneck, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.84 mi
01h 21m
Flight
56.26 mi
90.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.26 mi
Kilometers
90.54 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.84 mi
Kilometers
118.84 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Thu, Sep 17, 3:11 PM EDT
Return by in Teaneck
Thu, Sep 17, 4:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Teaneck
2026-09-17T13:49
Arrive Lakewood
Thu, Sep 17, 3:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Teaneck
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fords
NJ

Town

From Teaneck
31.9 mi
00h 40m
To Lakewood
41.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Teaneck and Lakewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Teaneck and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on Emerson Avenue

    4 m · 4 sec · Emerson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Laurelton Parkway

    98 m · 16 sec · West Laurelton Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belle Avenue

    623 ft · 27 sec · Belle Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Billington Road

    158 m · 21 sec · Billington Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Windsor Road

    123 m · 12 sec · Windsor Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Woods Road

    542 ft · 21 sec · Woods Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Belle Avenue

    37 m · 4 sec · Belle Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    43 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    144 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Teaneck Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Teaneck Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    14.3 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    25.9 mi · 39 min · US Highway 9

  28. 28

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Teaneck and Lakewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
25.9 mi · 35%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
24.8 mi · 34%
Garden State Parkway
4.18 mi · 6%
New Jersey Turnpike
1.83 mi · 2%
Teaneck Road
1.28 mi · 2%
Belle Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 40m from Teaneck
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Teaneck and Mostly Cloudy near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Teaneck to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Teaneck and 41.9 miles from Lakewood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Teaneck and Mostly Cloudy near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fords.

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Teaneck and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 56.26 mi (90.54 km).

Teaneck

#1 Teaneck

Township in New Jersey

Population40,446
Coordinates40.8976000, -74.0159700
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: West Laurelton Parkway (-74.01593, 40.897626)
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.86 L · about $11.51
Round trip
$23.01
5.2 gal · 19.72 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $11.51 $23.01
Mid-grade $4.98 $12.94 $25.88
Premium $5.27 $13.69 $27.38
Diesel $6.22 $16.18 $32.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Teaneck and Lakewood. The current time is 13:49:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.