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

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.65 mi
01h 32m
Flight
53.78 mi
86.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.78 mi
Kilometers
86.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.65 mi
Kilometers
108.88 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln Park
Sat, Nov 7, 9:50 AM EST
Return by in Somerset
Sat, Nov 7, 11:22 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-11-07T08:17
Arrive Lincoln Park
Sat, Nov 7, 9:50 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Somerset
33.9 mi
00h 46m
To Lincoln Park
33.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64ยฐF
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63ยฐF
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Point Avenue

    717 ft ยท 33 sec ยท West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Abbott Road

    966 ft ยท 44 sec ยท Abbott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft ยท 2 min ยท Belmar Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km ยท 2 min ยท Franklin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Landing Lane

    1469 ft ยท 25 sec ยท Landing Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto George Street

    2485 ft ยท 42 sec ยท George Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 South

    1657 ft ยท 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.8 mi ยท 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant

    1568 ft ยท 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi ยท 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m ยท 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi ยท 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1.1 km ยท 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    29.4 mi ยท 35 min ยท Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 554 East: Barnegat

    1927 ft ยท 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lighthouse Drive

    1275 ft ยท 38 sec ยท Lighthouse Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Bay Avenue

    3177 ft ยท 1 min ยท West Bay Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Barnegat Boulevard

    1.5 km ยท 2 min ยท South Barnegat Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Village Drive

    2319 ft ยท 2 min ยท Village Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Village Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Lincoln Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
29.4 mi ยท 43%
NJ 18 South
24.1 mi ยท 36%
NJ 34 South
5.41 mi ยท 8%
South Barnegat Boulevard
0.92 mi ยท 1%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi ยท 1%
GSP Toll South
0.67 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

29.4 mi ยท 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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 46m from Somerset
Leave By
3:24 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Sunny near Lincoln Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 33.9 miles from Somerset and 33.8 miles from Lincoln Park.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.79 one way or $19.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerset and 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 Somerset and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 53.78 mi (86.55 km).

Somerset

#1 Somerset

This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.

Population965,424
Coordinates40.4976000, -74.4884900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Lincoln Park

#2 Lincoln Park

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population10,064
Coordinates39.7420600, -74.2440300
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Lincoln Park (-74.24403, 39.74206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
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
2.39 gal
9.04 L ยท about $9.79
Round trip
$19.58
4.78 gal ยท 18.08 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $9.79 $19.58
Mid-grade $4.72 $11.29 $22.58
Premium $5.04 $12.04 $24.09
Diesel $6.33 $15.14 $30.27

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Lincoln Park. The current time is 08:17:13.

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.