How far is Jersey City, NJ from Lincoln Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.3 mi
00h 32m
Flight
17.93 mi
28.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.93 mi
Kilometers
28.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.3 mi
Kilometers
37.5 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln Park
Sun, Nov 8, 4:13 PM EST
Return by in Jersey City
Sun, Nov 8, 4:46 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-11-08T15:41
Arrive Lincoln Park
Sun, Nov 8, 4:13 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jersey City
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nutley
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Jersey City
11.6 mi
00h 16m
To Lincoln Park
11.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
20 mph W
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Lincoln Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Lincoln Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Olean Avenue

    96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 51 sec · Duncan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    52 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 139 East, US 1 North, US 9 North: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel

    572 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North: Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel

    1 km · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, CR 511 ALT: Lincoln Park, Boonton

    549 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, NJ 23 South: Lincoln Park, Boonton

    49 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mountainview Boulevard

    2843 ft · 2 min · Mountainview Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Boonton Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Boonton Turnpike

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Comly Road

    1795 ft · 45 sec · Comly Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Park Avenue

    159 m · 15 sec · Park Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Troy Lane

    4 m · 6 sec · Troy Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left

    97 m · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Lincoln Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tonnelle Avenue
5.95 mi · 26%
Boonton Turnpike
1.75 mi · 8%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 6%
US 1-9 North
0.65 mi · 3%
Mountainview Boulevard
0.54 mi · 2%
Duncan Avenue
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

10.9 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
17.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nutley
00h 16m from Jersey City
Leave By
7:26 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Jersey City 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 Jersey City to Lincoln Park?

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Nutley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Jersey City and 11.7 miles from Lincoln Park.

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

The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jersey City and Partly Cloudy near Lincoln Park.

Stop Ideas Near Nutley

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 Nutley and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 11 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

16 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 17.93 mi (28.85 km).

Jersey City

#1 Jersey City

The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.

Population262,075
Coordinates40.7281600, -74.0776400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.9242700, -74.3020900
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Lincoln Park (-74.30209, 40.92427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.66
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $3.33 $6.66
Mid-grade $4.69 $3.85 $7.70
Premium $5.01 $4.11 $8.21
Diesel $6.30 $5.17 $10.34

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Lincoln Park. The current time is 15:41:36.

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.