How far is Maywood, NJ from Menlo Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Maywood, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maywood and Menlo Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maywood and Menlo Park.
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Start on Maywood Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Maywood Avenue
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Turn right onto Essex Street
2438 ft · 51 sec · Essex Street
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Turn left onto Riverview Avenue
58 m · 5 sec · Riverview Avenue
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Take the ramp right
929 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Midland Avenue, Saddle Brook
1090 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South
2853 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
27.9 mi · 39 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 Maywood 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
27.9 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Maywood and Partly Sunny near Menlo Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maywood to Menlo Park?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Maywood and 16.2 miles from Menlo Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Maywood and Partly Sunny near Menlo Park.
Stop Ideas Near East Orange
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 East Orange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maywood and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 27.42 mi (44.13 km).
#1 Maywood
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 40.9026000, -74.0618100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
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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