How far is New Brunswick, NJ from Lincoln Park, NJ?

The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.62 mi
01h 04m
Flight
31.27 mi
50.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.27 mi
Kilometers
50.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.62 mi
Kilometers
76.63 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln Park
Sun, Nov 8, 5:48 PM EST
Return by in New Brunswick
Sun, Nov 8, 6:52 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brunswick
2026-11-08T16:44
Arrive Lincoln Park
Sun, Nov 8, 5:48 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Brunswick
9:30 PM EST
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
Bernardsville
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From New Brunswick
23.8 mi
00h 32m
To Lincoln Park
23.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 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 New Brunswick and Lincoln Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and Lincoln Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Delavan Street

    21 m · 9 sec · Delavan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    2998 ft · 1 min · Livingston Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Street

    2695 ft · 2 min · New Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road

    968 ft · 18 sec · Route 18 Service Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: Piscataway

    1076 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway

    3234 ft · 43 sec · Memorial Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

    2951 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Easton Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Easton Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    1618 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City

    29.3 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202: Montvillle, Lincoln Park

    968 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North

    52 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Firehouse Road

    93 m · 14 sec · Firehouse Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Whitehall Road

    1802 ft · 31 sec · Whitehall Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Comly Road

    918 ft · 26 sec · Comly Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto Park Avenue

    159 m · 15 sec · Park Avenue

  23. 23

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

    4 m · 6 sec · Troy Lane

  24. 24

    Turn left

    97 m · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 78 East
29.3 mi · 61%
I 287 North
7.5 mi · 16%
Easton Avenue
4 mi · 8%
Main Road
2.28 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.02 mi · 2%
Memorial Parkway
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 78 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City

29.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bernardsville
00h 32m from New Brunswick
Leave By
4:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick to Lincoln Park?

The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Bernardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from New Brunswick and 23.9 miles from Lincoln Park.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around New Brunswick and Partly Cloudy near Lincoln Park.

Stop Ideas Near Bernardsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bernardsville, 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 Bernardsville.

RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

27 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 31.27 mi (50.32 km).

New Brunswick

#1 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population56,182
Coordinates40.4862200, -74.4518200
Altitude26
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: New Brunswick (-74.45182, 40.48622)
End: Lincoln Park (-74.30209, 40.92427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.83
Round trip
$13.65
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $6.83 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.69 $7.88 $15.77
Premium $5.01 $8.42 $16.83
Diesel $6.30 $10.59 $21.17

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 New Brunswick and Lincoln Park. The current time is 16:44:26.

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.