How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Lincoln Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Lincoln Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Lincoln Park.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Jersey Street
1164 ft · 36 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
9.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
2150 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, CR 511 ALT: Lincoln Park, Boonton
549 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, NJ 23 South: Lincoln Park, Boonton
49 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Mountainview Boulevard
2843 ft · 2 min · Mountainview Boulevard
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Continue on Boonton Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Boonton Turnpike
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Turn right onto Comly Road
1795 ft · 45 sec · Comly Road
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Turn sharp left onto Park Avenue
159 m · 15 sec · Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Troy Lane
4 m · 6 sec · Troy Lane
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Turn left
97 m · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Lincoln Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
NJ 21
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
9.5 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Partly Cloudy near Lincoln Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Lincoln Park?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Elizabeth and 13.1 miles from Lincoln Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.74 one way or $7.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabeth and Partly Cloudy near Lincoln Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyndhurst.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 18.61 mi (29.95 km).
#1 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9242700, -74.3020900 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln Park (-74.30209, 40.92427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.06 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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