How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Menlo Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.22 mi
00h 24m
Flight
9.83 mi
15.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.83 mi
Kilometers
15.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.22 mi
Kilometers
18.06 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menlo Park
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabethport
Wed, Apr 22, 10:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-04-22T21:23
Arrive Menlo Park
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Rahway
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey

From Elizabethport
5.6 mi
00h 12m
To Menlo Park
5.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and Menlo Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    113 m · 22 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1815 ft · 57 sec · 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Atlantic Street

    1538 ft · 44 sec · Atlantic Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cole Place

    1414 ft · 43 sec · Cole Place

  6. 6

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    1280 ft · 31 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 278 West

    1169 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    706 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto East Edgar Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Edgar Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    66 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    1105 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    1128 ft · 38 sec · Lawrence Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Hazelwood Avenue

    3010 ft · 1 min · East Hazelwood Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto New Brunswick Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · New Brunswick Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    30 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Saint Georges Avenue

    85 m · 15 sec · Saint Georges Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Lincoln Avenue

    791 ft · 15 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Philip Street

    897 ft · 30 sec · Philip Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Philip Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
196.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
3 mi · 27%
East Edgar Road
2.89 mi · 26%
I 278 West
1.49 mi · 13%
New Brunswick Avenue
0.84 mi · 8%
2nd Street
0.61 mi · 5%
East Hazelwood Avenue
0.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Continue on Lincoln Highway

3 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rahway
00h 12m from Elizabethport
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethport and Chance Rain Showers near Menlo Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethport to Menlo Park?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Rahway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Elizabethport and 5.6 miles from Menlo Park.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabethport and Chance Rain Showers near Menlo Park.

Stop Ideas Near Rahway

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 Rahway and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

19 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 9.83 mi (15.82 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Menlo Park

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population97,687
Coordinates40.5651000, -74.3373700
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: Menlo Park (-74.33737, 40.5651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.27
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.63 $3.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.84 $3.68
Premium $4.95 $1.98 $3.96
Diesel $5.98 $2.39 $4.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethport and Menlo Park. The current time is 21:23:27.

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.