How far is Dunellen, NJ from Menlo Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Dunellen, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunellen and Menlo Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunellen and Menlo Park.
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Start on Dunellen Avenue
864 ft · 32 sec · Dunellen Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
741 ft · 40 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1634 ft · 38 sec · North Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue
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Continue on Stelton Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Stelton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 South, NJTP, GSP
1395 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 501: New Durham Road, New Durham, Metuchen
155 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 501 East: Metuchen
57 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto New Durham Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Durham Road
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Continue on Middlesex Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Middlesex Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left 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 Dunellen and Menlo Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 287 South
Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dunellen and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menlo Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunellen to Menlo Park?
The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Dunellen and 5.3 miles from Menlo Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dunellen and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menlo Park.
Stop Ideas Near South Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunellen and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 7.25 mi (11.67 km).
#1 Dunellen
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 7,141 |
| Coordinates | 40.5892700, -74.4718200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: Menlo Park (-74.33737, 40.5651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
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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