How far is Carneys Point, NJ from Menlo Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Carneys Point, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.97 mi
01h 38m
Flight
84.03 mi
135.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.03 mi
Kilometers
135.23 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.97 mi
Kilometers
157.66 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menlo Park
Thu, Apr 30, 4:36 PM EDT
Return by in Carneys Point
Thu, Apr 30, 6:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carneys Point
2026-04-30T14:58
Arrive Menlo Park
Thu, Apr 30, 4:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carneys Point
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Westampton
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Carneys Point
48.4 mi
00h 49m
To Menlo Park
49.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carneys Point and Menlo Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carneys Point and Menlo Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    27 m · 9 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shell Road

    1784 ft · 30 sec · Shell Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hollywood Avenue

    49 m · 3 sec · Hollywood Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Hollywood Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hollywood Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pennsville-Auburn Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pennsville-Auburn Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hawks Bridge Road

    1213 ft · 34 sec · Hawks Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wiley Road

    110 m · 6 sec · Wiley Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward NJTP Toll North

    1850 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    1039 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    899 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    46.7 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen

    1267 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 27: Lincoln Highway

    112 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway

    3178 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Philip Street

    897 ft · 30 sec · Philip Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Philip Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carneys Point and Menlo Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
89.5 mi · 91%
Garden State Parkway
1.99 mi · 2%
Pennsville-Auburn Road
1.13 mi · 1%
Hollywood Avenue
0.89 mi · 1%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

46.7 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westampton
00h 49m from Carneys Point
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Carneys Point and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Menlo Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carneys Point to Menlo Park?

The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Westampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Carneys Point and 49.6 miles from Menlo Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Carneys Point and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Menlo Park.

Stop Ideas Near Westampton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westampton.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

23 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

23 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carneys Point and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 84.03 mi (135.23 km).

Carneys Point

#1 Carneys Point

Census designated place in New Jersey, USA

Population7,692
Coordinates39.7112200, -75.4702000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Menlo Park

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population97,687
Coordinates40.5651000, -74.3373700
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-75.470207, 39.711292)
End: Phillip Street (-74.337443, 40.565012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.09 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
6.92 gal · 26.18 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.91 $31.83
Premium $4.95 $17.14 $34.28
Diesel $5.98 $20.69 $41.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Carneys Point and Menlo Park. The current time is 14:58:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.