How far is Jackson, NJ from Menlo Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Jackson, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Menlo Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Menlo Park.
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Start on Jackson Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Road
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
60 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP
1422 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2795 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
2531 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit right toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
1267 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 27: Lincoln Highway
112 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
3178 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 Jackson 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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Menlo Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Menlo Park?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Jackson and 34.5 miles from Menlo Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Menlo Park.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 61.13 mi (98.38 km).
#1 Jackson
Unincorporated community in Waterford Township, Camden County, New Jersey
| Population | 58,371 |
| Coordinates | 39.7765000, -74.8623800 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
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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