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

The driving distance from Harrington Park, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
42.47 mi
00h 54m
Flight
34.44 mi
55.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.44 mi
Kilometers
55.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.47 mi
Kilometers
68.35 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menlo Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Harrington Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrington Park
2026-04-19T07:34
Arrive Menlo Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrington Park
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
Harrison
NJ

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

From Harrington Park
20.4 mi
00h 27m
To Menlo Park
22.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on La Roche Avenue

    618 ft · 27 sec · La Roche Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    142 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Schraalenburgh Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.2 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport

    1329 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Garden State Parkway

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South

    2433 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.7 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen

    1079 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    2833 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Philip Street

    897 ft · 30 sec · Philip Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Philip Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrington Park 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
10.7 mi · 25%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.3 mi · 24%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.24 mi · 12%
Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 7%
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 7%
Schraalenburgh Road
2.04 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

10.7 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrison
00h 27m from Harrington Park
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Harrington Park and 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 Harrington Park to Menlo Park?

The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Harrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Harrington Park and 22.1 miles from Menlo Park.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Harrington Park and Rain Showers Likely near Menlo Park.

Stop Ideas Near Harrison

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 Harrison and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 6.6 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2.6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

2 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

25 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrington Park and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 34.44 mi (55.43 km).

Harrington Park

#1 Harrington Park

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,693
Coordinates40.9837100, -73.9798600
Altitude14
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: La Roche Avenue (-73.979872, 40.983727)
End: Phillip Street (-74.337443, 40.565012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.67 L · about $6.13
Round trip
$12.26
3 gal · 11.34 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.13 $12.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.90 $13.80
Premium $4.95 $7.43 $14.86
Diesel $5.98 $8.97 $17.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrington Park and Menlo Park. The current time is 07:34:33.

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.