How far is Lincoln Park, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Lincoln Park, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
19.82 mi
00h 32m
Flight
14.69 mi
23.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.69 mi
Kilometers
23.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.82 mi
Kilometers
31.89 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 Newark
Sun, Nov 8, 11:06 AM EST
Return by in Lincoln Park
Sun, Nov 8, 11:39 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln Park
2026-11-08T10:33
Arrive Newark
Sun, Nov 8, 11:06 AM 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
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln Park
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
Clifton
NJ

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

From Lincoln Park
9.9 mi
00h 16m
To Newark
9.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Park and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    160 m · 44 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    746 ft · 24 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Avenue

    102 m · 10 sec · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    15 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Comly Road

    1604 ft · 37 sec · Comly Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Boonton Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Boonton Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Mountainview Boulevard

    874 ft · 30 sec · Mountainview Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Erie Avenue

    741 ft · 14 sec · Erie Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto NJ 23 South

    1.1 km · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 23 South: Verona

    1155 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2093 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21 South: Newark

    2870 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    636 ft · 20 sec · Clay Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    790 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1224 ft · 39 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21 South
6.11 mi · 31%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 20%
Boonton Turnpike
1.75 mi · 9%
NJ 23 South
1.29 mi · 7%
University Avenue
0.83 mi · 4%
Comly Road
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 21 South

Merge slight left

5.56 mi · 00h 06m

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 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
00h 16m from Lincoln Park
Leave By
7:24 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Lincoln Park and Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln Park to Newark?

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Lincoln Park and 9.9 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lincoln Park and Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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 Clifton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.2 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 12.7 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 8 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 12.8 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 Clifton.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Park and Newark. Straight-line distance: 14.69 mi (23.64 km).

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#1 Lincoln Park

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

Population0
Coordinates40.9242700, -74.3020900
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Newark

#2 Newark

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

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.302094, 40.92426)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.71
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $2.85 $5.71
Mid-grade $4.71 $3.30 $6.59
Premium $5.02 $3.52 $7.03
Diesel $6.31 $4.42 $8.84

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln Park and Newark. The current time is 10:33:48.

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.