How far is Mendham, NJ from Lincoln Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Mendham, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mendham and Lincoln Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendham and Lincoln Park.
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Start on Mendham Road
25 m · 9 sec · Mendham Road
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Turn left onto Hilltop Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hilltop Road
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Turn slight left onto Bernardsville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Bernardsville Road
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Continue on Mendham Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mendham Road
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Continue on Anderson Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Anderson Hill Road
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Continue on Mount Airy Road
2 mi · 4 min · Mount Airy Road
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Continue on Mount Airy Road
765 ft · 17 sec · Mount Airy Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville
1681 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
20.7 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
2209 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
57.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 554 East: Barnegat
1927 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Lighthouse Drive
1275 ft · 38 sec · Lighthouse Drive
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Turn right onto West Bay Avenue
3177 ft · 1 min · West Bay Avenue
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Turn right onto South Barnegat Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · South Barnegat Boulevard
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Turn right onto Village Drive
2319 ft · 2 min · Village Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Village Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mendham and Lincoln Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
57.5 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mendham and Partly Sunny near Lincoln Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mendham to Lincoln Park?
The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Holmdel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Mendham and 49.3 miles from Lincoln Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mendham and Partly Sunny near Lincoln Park.
Stop Ideas Near Holmdel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holmdel.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mendham and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 73.87 mi (118.88 km).
#1 Mendham
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 4,836 |
| Coordinates | 40.7759300, -74.6007100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln Park
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 10,064 |
| Coordinates | 39.7420600, -74.2440300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln Park (-74.24403, 39.74206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $4.30 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $17.96 | $35.91 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
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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