Spanning 80.5 miles across the Northeast, this trip connects Lincoln Park to Newark in approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes. Since the drive is designed as a single-day excursion, you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend about $13 on fuel for the journey, making it a relatively budget-friendly transit. The route relies on a combination of local roads like Barnegat Boulevard and West Bay Avenue before utilizing the GSP Toll North. Because this is a compact trip within New Jersey, it serves as a straightforward commute rather than a long-haul adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
60.7 mi
1h 12m
New Jersey Turnpike
9.5 mi
11m
NJ 21
1.9 mi
3m
US 1
1.7 mi
2m
Barnegat Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
NJ 81
0.7 mi
1m
Mulberry Street
0.6 mi
1m
Village Drive
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 60.7 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Park, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Village Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Village Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8
0.9 mi·2 min·Barnegat Boulevard
3
Turn left onto CR 554
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Bay Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
5
Merge onto GSP
36 mi·41 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·31 sec
7
Continue on GSP
25 mi·30 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 129Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, TrentonUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
10
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·1 min·this road
11
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·16 sec·this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
13
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
9.5 mi·11 min·New Jersey Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 13AToward Newark Airport, Elizabeth SeaportUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi·2 min·US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
1.9 mi·3 min·NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, DowntownUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
229 ft·7 sec·Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Mulberry Street
21
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi·29 sec·Market Street
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of this 1 hour and 21-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since there are no designated stops planned along the 80.5-mile route, make sure you address any fuel or rest needs before you head out from Lincoln Park. Budgeting $13 for gas is sufficient, but consider topping off your tank ahead of time to avoid searching for stations on unfamiliar local roads. Pay close attention to the transitions between Barnegat Boulevard and West Bay Avenue, as these turns are frequent and require careful navigation. Staying focused on the local road signage will ensure you reach Newark without unnecessary detours.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.2 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newark, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lincoln Park, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lincoln Park, NJ
This is one driving day of about 80.3 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 60.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 63 and 77.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
63 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
6
64.2 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
74.2 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
6
75.5 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
77.6 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.31 one way
$26.63 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.58
$29.16
premium
$4.93
$15.57
$31.15
diesel
$5.61
$17.73
$35.46
Estimated Tolls: $4.97
Garden State Parkway
(60.7 mi)$3.64
New Jersey Turnpike
(9.5 mi)$1.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.1
0
$8.43
$3.85
Efficient EV
20.1
0
$7.03
$3.21
EV Truck/SUV
32.1
0
$11.24
$5.14
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lincoln Park, NJ
Morning
in Lincoln Park on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Newark, NJ
Morning
in Newark on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike long interstate stretches, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the entire 80.5 miles navigating local streets and smaller thoroughfares. The road’s personality is defined by frequent turns rather than monotonous highway cruising, so keep your hands on the wheel and stay alert for changing traffic patterns. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, the drive maintains a consistent, busy pace from start to finish. You should prepare for a hands-on driving experience that requires constant adjustments through the Northeast corridor.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.7 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 63 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 63 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lincoln Park, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York City, Trenton, Njtp North: New York City, Newark Airport and Elizabeth Seaport.
Newark is New Jersey's largest city and second largest in Metro New York. Although one of the great historic cities of the Northeast and the most culture-rich city in the state, Newark is often overlooked in favor of Goliath-like Manhattan and towns along the Hudson River, such as Jersey City and Hoboken. While no longer the industrial powerhouse it once was, Newark remains one of America's major shipping, rail, and air hubs. Public transportation is abundant, making it easy to get to, from, and around the city.
Newark has been economically disadvantaged for some time, and suffers from a bad reputation, often informed by negative stereotyping. Thanks in large part to a nationally high-profile mayor (Cory Booker, now a U.S.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 80.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.97 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Newark, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 63 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newark, NJ before heading back.
