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

The driving distance from Lincoln Park, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is about 67 miles (107.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
67 mi
01h 07m
Flight
57.08 mi
91.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.08 mi
Kilometers
91.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67 mi
Kilometers
107.83 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menlo Park
Thu, Apr 16, 1:05 PM EDT
Return by in Lincoln Park
Thu, Apr 16, 2:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln Park
2026-04-16T11:58
Arrive Menlo Park
Thu, Apr 16, 1:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Hamilton
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

From Lincoln Park
33.5 mi
00h 33m
To Menlo Park
33.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Village Drive

    2319 ft · 2 min · Village Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Barnegat Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Barnegat Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Bay Avenue

    1466 ft · 39 sec · West Bay Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1325 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    35.6 mi · 42 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    27.9 mi · 35 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen

    1267 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 27: Lincoln Highway

    112 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway

    3178 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Philip Street

    897 ft · 30 sec · Philip Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Philip Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
63.9 mi · 95%
Barnegat Boulevard
0.92 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
0.6 mi · 1%
Village Drive
0.44 mi · 1%
NJ 27
0.31 mi
West Bay Avenue
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

35.6 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
57.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 33m from Lincoln Park
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lincoln Park and Mostly Sunny near Menlo Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Lincoln Park and 33.6 miles from Menlo Park.

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

The direct path is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.64 one way or $19.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lincoln Park and Mostly Sunny near Menlo Park.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hamilton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

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New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

56 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Park and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 57.08 mi (91.86 km).

Lincoln Park

#1 Lincoln Park

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population10,064
Coordinates39.7420600, -74.2440300
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
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#2 Menlo Park

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population97,687
Coordinates40.5651000, -74.3373700
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Village Drive (-74.243982, 39.741978)
End: Phillip Street (-74.337443, 40.565012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.95 L · about $9.64
Round trip
$19.29
4.72 gal · 17.9 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.64 $19.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.85 $21.71
Premium $4.95 $11.69 $23.38
Diesel $5.98 $14.11 $28.23

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln Park and Menlo Park. The current time is 11:58:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.