How far is Ewing, NJ from Menlo Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Ewing, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 55m.
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.
Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ewing and Menlo Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ewing and Menlo Park.
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Start on the route
3 m · 1 sec
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Turn right
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Carlton Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Carlton Avenue
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Turn left onto Pennington Road
2228 ft · 52 sec · Pennington Road
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Turn right onto Ewingville Road
2140 ft · 59 sec · Ewingville Road
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Turn left onto Federal City Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Federal City Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
842 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
17.1 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike
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Keep slight left
603 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
154 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
112 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
969 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1162 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Parsonage Road
945 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Parsonage Road
3136 ft · 1 min · Parsonage Road
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Turn right onto Oakwood Avenue
1088 ft · 30 sec · Oakwood Avenue
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Continue on Evergreen Road
2714 ft · 1 min · Evergreen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway
2195 ft · 49 sec · 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 Ewing 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.
Brunswick Pike
Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
17.1 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ewing and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Menlo Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ewing to Menlo Park?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Kendall Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Ewing and 17.7 miles from Menlo Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ewing and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Menlo Park.
Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park
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 Kendall Park.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ewing and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 31.75 mi (51.1 km).
#1 Ewing
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
| Population | 36,442 |
| Coordinates | 40.2698300, -74.7998800 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.30 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $7.90 | $15.79 |
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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