How far is Paterson, NJ from Lincoln Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Lincoln Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Lincoln Park.
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Start on Colt Street
66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street
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Turn right onto Ellison Street
879 ft · 28 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
744 ft · 15 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right
81 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Ward Street
1656 ft · 34 sec · Ward Street
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Continue on Oliver Street
942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP South
2756 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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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 Paterson 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 Paterson 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 Paterson to Lincoln Park?
The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Paterson and 47 miles from Lincoln Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Lincoln Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lincroft
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 Lincroft.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 81.26 mi (130.77 km).
#1 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $4.09 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.27 | $30.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.45 | $32.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.85 | $39.71 |
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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