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

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
51.27 mi
01h 17m
Flight
42.13 mi
67.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.13 mi
Kilometers
67.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.27 mi
Kilometers
82.51 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 PM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-18T21:24
Arrive Lincoln Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
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
Magnolia
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Trenton
25.6 mi
00h 38m
To Lincoln Park
25.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Trenton and Lincoln Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Whitehorse Avenue

    2247 ft · 56 sec · Whitehorse Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Horse Circle

    39 m · 2 sec · Bordentown Road

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Bordentown Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bordentown Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Pemberton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Pemberton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Hampton Street

    3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Pemberton Bypass

    823 ft · 24 sec · Pemberton Bypass

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Magnolia Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Magnolia Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle

    150 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 72 East: Barnegat

    16.3 mi · 22 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Bay Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · West Bay Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West Bay Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · West Bay Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Barnegat Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Barnegat Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Village Drive

    2319 ft · 2 min · Village Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Village Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 72 East
16.3 mi · 32%
Bordentown Road
15.4 mi · 30%
Magnolia Road
6.76 mi · 13%
West Bay Avenue
4.95 mi · 10%
South Pemberton Road
2.08 mi · 4%
Arena Drive
1.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 72 East

Exit the rotary onto NJ 72 East: Barnegat

16.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magnolia
00h 38m from Trenton
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Trenton 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 Trenton to Lincoln Park?

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Trenton and 25.7 miles from Lincoln Park.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Magnolia

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

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

28 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

28 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Lindenwold

32 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 42.13 mi (67.8 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Lincoln Park

#2 Lincoln Park

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population10,064
Coordinates39.7420600, -74.2440300
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Lincoln Park (-74.24403, 39.74206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.85 L · about $7.40
Round trip
$14.79
3.62 gal · 13.7 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.40 $14.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.32 $16.65
Premium $4.95 $8.97 $17.93
Diesel $5.98 $10.82 $21.65

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 Trenton and Lincoln Park. The current time is 21:24:50.

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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.