How far is Menlo Park, NJ from Brigantine, NJ?
The driving distance from Menlo Park, NJ to Brigantine, NJ is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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 in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menlo Park and Brigantine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park and Brigantine.
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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
85.2 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Absecon, Atlantic City
1802 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto White Horse Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · White Horse Pike
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Continue on Absecon Boulevard
6.9 mi · 11 min · Absecon Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Acua Wind Farm
57 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Absecon Boulevard
159 m · 16 sec · Absecon Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
46 m · 7 sec · North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on Huron Avenue
3027 ft · 1 min · Huron Avenue
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Turn left onto Brigantine Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · Brigantine Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brigantine Circle
37 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
1483 ft · 41 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
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Continue on West Brigantine Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Brigantine Avenue
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard
756 ft · 27 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
58 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menlo Park and Brigantine.
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
85.2 mi · 01h 39m
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 Menlo Park and Mostly Sunny near Brigantine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menlo Park to Brigantine?
The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
South Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Menlo Park and 53.1 miles from Brigantine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.32 one way or $30.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menlo Park and Mostly Sunny near Brigantine.
Stop Ideas Near South Toms River
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 South Toms River.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menlo Park and Brigantine. Straight-line distance: 79.82 mi (128.45 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 Brigantine
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,577 |
| Coordinates | 39.4101200, -74.3645900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brigantine (-74.36459, 39.41012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.09 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.25 | $34.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.58 | $37.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.43 | $44.85 |
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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