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Trip from Lincoln Park, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

36m

Distance

26.3 mi

42 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Lincoln Park, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lincoln Park, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ covers 26.3 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, NJ 70, Barnegat Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 36m highway drive covering 26.3 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 21 miles on Garden State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 21 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 8 / Barnegat Boulevard.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 8 / Barnegat Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (CR 554 / West Bay Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 8 / Barnegat Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto CR 8 / Barnegat Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
1.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | CR 554 / West Bay Avenue

Turn left onto CR 554 / West Bay Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
1.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
22.9 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood

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 89A-B Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
9
23.3 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 89A Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant

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 Laurelton Gardens, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Cr 528: Brick, Lakewood and Point Pleasant.

Gsp Toll North

1.6 mi in | ~4m

Cr 528: Brick

22.9 mi in | ~30m

Lakewood

22.9 mi in | ~30m

Point Pleasant

23.3 mi in | ~30m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 21 mi 25m
NJ 70 2.1 mi 3m
Barnegat Boulevard 0.9 mi 2m
Village Drive 0.4 mi 1m
Ocean Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
West Bay Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Olden Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 21 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Park, NJ and Laurelton Gardens, 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

21 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 25 sec
Exit 89A-B Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 89A Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto NJ 70

1.9 mi · 3 min · NJ 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on NJ 70

0.2 mi · 23 sec · NJ 70
Use the slight right / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
11

Continue on Olden Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Olden Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12

Turn right onto NJ 88

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Ocean Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

NJ 88

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.36 one way

$8.72 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.78 $9.55
premium $4.93 $5.10 $10.20
diesel $5.61 $5.81 $11.61

Estimated Tolls: $1.26

Garden State Parkway (21 mi) $1.26

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$1

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.9 0 $2.76 $1.26
Efficient EV 6.6 0 $2.30 $1.05
EV Truck/SUV 10.5 0 $3.68 $1.68

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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

Afternoon in Lincoln Park on Thursday

Local time

1:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laurelton Gardens, NJ

Afternoon in Laurelton Gardens on Thursday

Local time

1:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

24 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

36m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lincoln Park, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ covers 26.3 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 70, Barnegat Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 8 / Barnegat Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (CR 554 / West Bay Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lincoln Park, NJ and Laurelton Gardens, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Cr 528: Brick, Lakewood and Point Pleasant.

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