How far is Menlo Park, NJ from Absecon, NJ?
The driving distance from Menlo Park, NJ to Absecon, NJ is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 55m.
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.
Township in Burlington County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menlo Park and Absecon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park and Absecon.
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Start on Philip Street
897 ft · 36 sec · Philip Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1174 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Wood Avenue
151 m · 22 sec · Wood Avenue
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Turn left onto Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
1240 ft · 46 sec · Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
76.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Port Republic, Smithville
9.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto East Faunce Landing Road
22 m · 3 sec · East Faunce Landing Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Faunce Landing Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menlo Park and Absecon.
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
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
76.7 mi · 01h 29m
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 Menlo Park and Patchy Fog near Absecon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menlo Park to Absecon?
The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Maple Shade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Menlo Park and 46.7 miles from Absecon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79 miles (127.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.48 one way or $26.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Menlo Park and Patchy Fog near Absecon.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Shade
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Shade.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menlo Park and Absecon. Straight-line distance: 78.98 mi (127.11 km).
#1 Menlo Park
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 97,687 |
| Coordinates | 40.5651000, -74.3373700 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Absecon
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 8,789 |
| Coordinates | 39.4284500, -74.4957100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Absecon (-74.49571, 39.42845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.48 | $26.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.18 | $30.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.35 | $32.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
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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