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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.25 mi
02h 16m
Flight
79.82 mi
128.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.82 mi
Kilometers
128.45 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.25 mi
Kilometers
171 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brigantine
Thu, Apr 16, 12:22 PM EDT
Return by in Menlo Park
Thu, Apr 16, 2:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menlo Park
2026-04-16T10:05
Arrive Brigantine
Thu, Apr 16, 12:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menlo Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
South Toms River
NJ

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Menlo Park
53.1 mi
01h 08m
To Brigantine
53.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Philip Street

    897 ft · 36 sec · Philip Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1174 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wood Avenue

    151 m · 22 sec · Wood Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

    1240 ft · 46 sec · Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Absecon, Atlantic City

    1802 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto White Horse Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · White Horse Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Absecon Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Absecon Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Acua Wind Farm

    57 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Absecon Boulevard

    159 m · 16 sec · Absecon Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    46 m · 7 sec · North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Huron Avenue

    3027 ft · 1 min · Huron Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Brigantine Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Brigantine Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brigantine Circle

    37 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard

    1483 ft · 41 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on West Brigantine Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Brigantine Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard

    756 ft · 27 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    58 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menlo Park and Brigantine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
91.5 mi · 86%
Absecon Boulevard
6.96 mi · 7%
Brigantine Boulevard
2.63 mi · 2%
West Brigantine Avenue
1.45 mi · 1%
White Horse Pike
1.31 mi · 1%
Huron Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Toms River
01h 08m from Menlo Park
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Toms River, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Toms River.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

55 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

56 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

61 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menlo Park and Brigantine. Straight-line distance: 79.82 mi (128.45 km).

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#1 Menlo Park

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population97,687
Coordinates40.5651000, -74.3373700
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Brigantine

#2 Brigantine

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey

Population8,577
Coordinates39.4101200, -74.3645900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Menlo Park (-74.33737, 40.5651)
End: Brigantine (-74.36459, 39.41012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.19 L · about $15.32
Round trip
$30.65
7.5 gal · 28.38 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Menlo Park and Brigantine. The current time is 10:05:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.