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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on La Roche Avenue
618 ft · 27 sec · La Roche Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
142 m · 21 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Schraalenburgh Road
2 mi · 3 min · Schraalenburgh Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road
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Turn left onto Degraw Avenue
2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South
1627 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left
2790 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.2 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
1329 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Garden State Parkway
1586 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP South
2433 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
10.7 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit right toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
1079 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
2833 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right 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 Harrington Park and Menlo Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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?
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Stop Ideas Near Harrison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Newark Liberty International Airport
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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).
#1 Harrington Park
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 4,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.9837100, -73.9798600 |
| 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: Phillip Street (-74.337443, 40.565012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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