Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, NJ
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Lincoln Park, NJ
Jay Brand
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ covers 51.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m 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 35, US 46 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 51.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 51.6 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.5 miles on Garden State Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward GSP: Clark Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Local, All Exits
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 202 South, CR 511 ALT: Lincoln Park, Boonton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, NJ 23 South: Lincoln Park, Boonton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Middletown, NJ and Lincoln Park, NJ, road signs point toward Local, All Exits, Butler, Cr 511 Alt: Lincoln Park and Boonton.
Local
All Exits
Butler
Cr 511 Alt: Lincoln Park
Boonton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 35.5 mi | 48m |
| NJ 35 | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Boonton Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| NJ 23 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| State Route 3 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Mountainview Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Comly Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Lincoln Park, NJ.
Start on CR 50
Turn left onto CR 50
Turn left onto NJ 35
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 3
Merge onto US 46
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 23
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Mountainview Boulevard
Continue on US 202
Turn right onto CR 511 Alternate
Turn sharp left onto Park Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Troy Lane
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.8 mi from Middletown, NJ · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$8.55 one way
$17.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Middletown on Friday
Local time
7:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Lincoln Park on Friday
Local time
7:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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