How far is Brigantine, NJ from Menlo Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Brigantine, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brigantine and Menlo Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brigantine and Menlo Park.
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Start on the route
106 m · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto South Roosevelt Boulevard
756 ft · 29 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Brigantine Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Brigantine Avenue
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Continue on Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
1495 ft · 42 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Brigantine Circle
28 m · 3 sec · Brigantine Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Brigantine Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Brigantine Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Brigantine Boulevard
652 ft · 13 sec · Brigantine Boulevard
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Turn right onto Huron Avenue
2423 ft · 59 sec · Huron Avenue
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Continue on Huron Avenue
552 ft · 17 sec · Huron Avenue
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Turn right onto Absecon Boulevard
7 mi · 11 min · Absecon Boulevard
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Continue on East White Horse Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · East White Horse Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
27.9 mi · 35 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit right toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
1267 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 27: Lincoln Highway
112 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
3178 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Philip Street
897 ft · 30 sec · Philip Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Philip Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brigantine and Menlo Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Brigantine and Clear near Menlo Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brigantine to Menlo Park?
The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Brigantine and 53.3 miles from Menlo Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.36 one way or $30.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brigantine and Clear near Menlo Park.
Stop Ideas Near South Toms River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Toms River.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brigantine and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 79.82 mi (128.45 km).
#1 Brigantine
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,577 |
| Coordinates | 39.4101200, -74.3645900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Menlo Park
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 97,687 |
| Coordinates | 40.5651000, -74.3373700 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Phillip Street (-74.337443, 40.565012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $15.36 | $30.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.63 | $37.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.48 | $44.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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