Lakewood to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lakewood from Miami?

The distance from Lakewood to Miami is 1048.7 miles (1687.7 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located SSW of Lakewood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1248.6 miles, taking about 23h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Lakewood in New Jersey and Miami in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lakewood and Miami. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.