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

The driving distance from Menlo Park, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.29 mi
01h 24m
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
67.29 mi
Kilometers
108.29 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln Park
Thu, Apr 16, 11:34 AM EDT
Return by in Menlo Park
Thu, Apr 16, 12:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menlo Park
2026-04-16T10:10
Arrive Lincoln Park
Thu, Apr 16, 11:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menlo 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 Menlo Park
33.7 mi
00h 42m
To Lincoln Park
33.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Philip Street

    897 ft · 36 sec · Philip Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1174 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wood Avenue

    151 m · 22 sec · Wood Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

    1240 ft · 46 sec · Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 554 East: Barnegat

    1927 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lighthouse Drive

    1275 ft · 38 sec · Lighthouse Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Bay Avenue

    3177 ft · 1 min · West Bay Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Barnegat Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Barnegat Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Village Drive

    2319 ft · 2 min · Village Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Village Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menlo Park and Lincoln 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
63.8 mi · 95%
South Barnegat Boulevard
0.92 mi · 1%
West Bay Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Village Drive
0.44 mi · 1%
CR 554 East
0.37 mi · 1%
Lighthouse Drive
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
57.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 42m from Menlo Park
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 33.7 miles from Menlo Park and 33.6 miles from Lincoln 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 10.2 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.68 one way or $19.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

RAIL

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 Menlo Park and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 57.08 mi (91.86 km).

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#1 Menlo Park

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population97,687
Coordinates40.5651000, -74.3373700
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Lincoln Park

#2 Lincoln Park

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population10,064
Coordinates39.7420600, -74.2440300
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Menlo Park (-74.33737, 40.5651)
End: Lincoln Park (-74.24403, 39.74206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
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
2.37 gal
8.99 L · about $9.68
Round trip
$19.37
4.74 gal · 17.98 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.68 $19.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $4.95 $11.74 $23.48
Diesel $5.98 $14.17 $28.35

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 Menlo Park and Lincoln Park. The current time is 10:10:07.

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.