How far is Linden, NJ from Menlo Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Linden, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Linden and Menlo Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linden and Menlo Park.
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Start on West 12th Street
82 m · 13 sec · West 12th Street
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Turn right onto South Stiles Street
541 ft · 26 sec · South Stiles Street
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Turn left onto East Edgar Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Edgar Road
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Continue straight
1387 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
66 m · 4 sec
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Take the exit straight
1105 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Lawrence Street
1128 ft · 38 sec · Lawrence Street
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Turn right onto East Hazelwood Avenue
3010 ft · 1 min · East Hazelwood Avenue
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Turn left onto New Brunswick Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · New Brunswick Avenue
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Turn right
30 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Saint Georges Avenue
85 m · 15 sec · Saint Georges Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Lincoln Avenue
791 ft · 15 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
3 mi · 5 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 Linden 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.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
3 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Linden and Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menlo Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Linden to Menlo Park?
The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Avenel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Linden and 5.2 miles from Menlo Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Linden and Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menlo Park.
Stop Ideas Near Avenel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avenel.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Brunswick station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Linden and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 6.26 mi (10.07 km).
#1 Linden
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 42,076 |
| Coordinates | 40.6220500, -74.2445900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $1.60 | $3.21 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
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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