How far is Kearny, NJ from Menlo Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Kearny, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearny and Menlo Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearny and Menlo Park.
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Start on Beech Street
767 ft · 36 sec · Beech Street
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Turn right onto Midland Avenue
1931 ft · 59 sec · Midland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Schuyler Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Economy Supply Way
45 m · 3 sec · Economy Supply Way
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Continue on Economy Supply Way
39 m · 4 sec · Economy Supply Way
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 280 West, GSP West
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Oraton Parkway, Clinton Street, East Orange
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP: Garden State Parkway, Oraton Parkway
1494 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South
671 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1644 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
14.5 mi · 20 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 Kearny 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
14.5 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kearny 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 Kearny to Menlo Park?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Kearny and 14.7 miles from Menlo Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kearny and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Menlo Park.
Stop Ideas Near Union
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearny and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 17.28 mi (27.81 km).
#1 Kearny
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 40,507 |
| Coordinates | 40.7684300, -74.1454200 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
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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