Linden, NJ Road Trips
Drivers starting from Linden, NJ have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 33 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Linden, NJ spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
52.9 mi
Trenton, NJ
Quickest Drive
21m
Jersey City, NJ
Plan Around Linden, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Linden, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Linden, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Linden, NJ
Driving from Linden, NJ
Expect an average of 33 miles and about 42m behind the wheel when leaving Linden, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 53 miles (1h 2m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Linden, NJ most often head toward Trenton, NJ (52.9 mi, 56m), Brick, NJ (47.7 mi, 1h 2m), Union City, NJ (18.5 mi, 29m), and Jersey City, NJ (13.8 mi, 21m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 33-mile trip from Linden, NJ, budget about $5 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Linden, NJ and 1 routes heading into Linden, NJ, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 53 miles.
The longest mapped route from Linden, NJ covers 53 miles and takes approximately 1h 2m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.
The average route from Linden, NJ runs about 33 miles with a drive time of roughly 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 33-mile trip from Linden, NJ costs roughly $5 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Linden, NJ include Trenton, NJ, Brick, NJ, Union City, NJ and Jersey City, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Linden, NJ
Trips to Linden, NJ
Nearby Hubs
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