Lakewood to Plainview, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

61.3 miles 98.6 km · straight line
79.7 miles estimated 128.2 km · driving distance
1h 36min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
40° NE bearing direction

How far is Lakewood from Plainview, New York?

The distance from Lakewood to Plainview, New York is 61.3 miles (98.6 km) as the crow flies. Plainview, New York is located NE of Lakewood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 79.7 miles, taking about 1h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Lakewood in New Jersey and Plainview, New York in New York.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lakewood and Plainview, New York. 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 Lakewood to Plainview, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 36min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 55min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Lakewood & Plainview, New York

Quick Facts

Lakewood
40.10°N, 74.22°W
America/New_York
23m elevation
Plainview, New York
40.78°N, 73.47°W
America/New_York
46m elevation
Explore more routes from Plainview, New York

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 406.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients