Trip from Menlo Park, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, South Barnegat Boulevard, West Bay Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 33.6 miles from Menlo Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Menlo Park, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ?

The route from Menlo Park, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Menlo Park, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

67.3 mi

108 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 18m ★

6 AM

1h 24m

8 AM

1h 37m

10 AM

1h 29m

12 PM

1h 27m

3 PM

1h 29m

5 PM

1h 37m

8 PM

1h 20m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Menlo Park, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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, South Barnegat Boulevard, West Bay Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 67.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 67.3 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and South Barnegat Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.8 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 14 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 63.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and South Barnegat Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 657 / Middlesex-Essex Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway

Navigation decision point

6

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 657 / Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Turn left onto CR 657 / Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

6

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward GSP Toll South

6

7.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

7

64.7 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward CR 554 East: Barnegat

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 67A Toward CR 554 East: Barnegat

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	63.8 mi	1h 15m
South Barnegat Boulevard	0.9 mi	2m
West Bay Avenue	0.6 mi	1m
Village Drive	0.4 mi	1m
Lighthouse Drive	0.2 mi	<1m
Middlesex-Essex Turnpike	0.2 mi	<1m
Lincoln Highway	0.2 mi	<1m
Philip Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 63.8 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park, NJ and Lincoln Park, NJ.

1

Start on Philip Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Philip Street

2

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 27

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Lincoln Highway

3

Turn right onto CR 649

497 ft · 21 sec · Wood Avenue

4

Turn left onto CR 657

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Use the left lane.

5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward GSP Toll South Use the slight right lane.

6

Merge onto GSP

5.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

8

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

57 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Exit 67A Toward CR 554 East: Barnegat Use the slight right lane.

10

Turn right onto (105)

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Lighthouse Drive

11

Turn right onto West Bay Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Bay Avenue

Use the straight lane.

12

Turn right onto CR 8

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Barnegat Boulevard

13

Turn right onto Village Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Village Drive

14

Arrive at destination

Village Drive

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.6 mi from Menlo Park, NJ · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hamilton, NJ

34 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hamilton, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Menlo Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.8 miles.

Arriving in Lincoln Park, NJ

The final approach into Lincoln Park, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.16 one way

$22.31 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$12.22	$24.44
premium	$4.93	$13.05	$26.10
diesel	$5.61	$14.86	$29.72

Estimated Tolls: $3.83

Garden State Parkway (63.8 mi) $3.83

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$4

Total

$15

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.2	$7.07	$3.23
Efficient EV	16.8	$5.89	$2.69
EV Truck/SUV	26.9	$9.42	$4.31

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 16, 2026

Origin

Menlo Park, NJ

Afternoon in Menlo Park on Thursday

Local time

1:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lincoln Park, NJ

Afternoon in Lincoln Park on Thursday

Local time

1:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 24m 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 Menlo Park, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.