How far is Willingboro, NJ from Lakewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Willingboro, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
46.73 mi
00h 52m
Flight
34.78 mi
55.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.78 mi
Kilometers
55.98 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.73 mi
Kilometers
75.21 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Thu, Oct 15, 1:50 PM EDT
Return by in Willingboro
Thu, Oct 15, 2:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willingboro
2026-10-15T12:58
Arrive Lakewood
Thu, Oct 15, 1:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willingboro
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Willingboro
24.1 mi
00h 26m
To Lakewood
22.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East River Drive

    23 m · 7 sec · East River Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Veterans Parkway

    2540 ft · 51 sec · Veterans Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodlane Road

    1377 ft · 35 sec · Woodlane Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Springside Road

    2768 ft · 55 sec · Springside Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Rancocas-Springfield Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rancocas-Springfield Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sunset Road

    2738 ft · 1 min · Sunset Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mount Holly Road

    3151 ft · 48 sec · Mount Holly Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1357 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar

    2234 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Belmar

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Lakewood

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    3.6 mi · 6 min · US Highway 9

  15. 15

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 8th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willingboro 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
26.5 mi · 57%
I 295 North
12.4 mi · 27%
US Highway 9
3.62 mi · 8%
Rancocas-Springfield Road
1.31 mi · 3%
Madison Avenue
0.96 mi · 2%
Mount Holly Road
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

26.5 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 26m from Willingboro
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Willingboro 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 Willingboro to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 24.1 miles from Willingboro and 22.6 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willingboro and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willingboro and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 34.78 mi (55.98 km).

Willingboro

#1 Willingboro

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

Population32,014
Coordinates40.0278900, -74.8690500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: East River Drive (-74.86919, 40.027936)
End: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.24 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.17
3.3 gal · 12.48 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $7.09 $14.17
Mid-grade $4.88 $8.05 $16.10
Premium $5.18 $8.54 $17.08
Diesel $6.32 $10.42 $20.85

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Willingboro and Lakewood. The current time is 12:58:36.

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.