Durham, North Carolina to Lakewood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

381 miles 613.2 km · straight line
457.2 miles estimated 735.8 km · driving distance
9h 12min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
41° NE bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Lakewood?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Lakewood is 381 miles (613.2 km) as the crow flies. Lakewood is located NE of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 457.2 miles, taking about 9h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Lakewood in New Jersey.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, North Carolina and Lakewood. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Durham, North Carolina to Lakewood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 12min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 2min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 44min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Lakewood

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
Lakewood
40.10°N, 74.22°W
America/New_York
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients