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

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
81.16 mi
01h 45m
Flight
68.75 mi
110.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.75 mi
Kilometers
110.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.16 mi
Kilometers
130.61 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 PM EDT
Return by in Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-18T21:24
Arrive Lincoln Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newark
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
Eatontown
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Newark
40.6 mi
00h 52m
To Lincoln Park
40.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    905 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto McCarter Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McCarter Highway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    719 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    96 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2178 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    9.4 mi · 11 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 554 East: Barnegat

    1927 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lighthouse Drive

    1275 ft · 38 sec · Lighthouse Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Bay Avenue

    3177 ft · 1 min · West Bay Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Barnegat Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Barnegat Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Village Drive

    2319 ft · 2 min · Village Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Village Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
61.2 mi · 75%
New Jersey Turnpike
9.38 mi · 12%
McCarter Highway
4.48 mi · 6%
South Barnegat Boulevard
0.92 mi · 1%
Mulberry Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
0.69 mi · 1%
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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatontown
00h 52m from Newark
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Newark 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 Newark to Lincoln Park?

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Eatontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Newark and 40.6 miles from Lincoln Park.

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

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eatontown

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

38 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

40 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

47 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

49 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 68.75 mi (110.65 km).

Newark

#1 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
Lincoln Park

#2 Lincoln Park

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population10,064
Coordinates39.7420600, -74.2440300
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Lincoln Park (-74.24403, 39.74206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.84 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.37
5.72 gal · 21.68 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.69 $23.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.15 $26.31
Premium $4.95 $14.17 $28.34
Diesel $5.98 $17.10 $34.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Lincoln Park. The current time is 21:24:12.

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.