How far is Menlo Park, NJ from Clementon, NJ?

The driving distance from Menlo Park, NJ to Clementon, NJ is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
72.38 mi
01h 31m
Flight
62.22 mi
100.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.22 mi
Kilometers
100.14 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.38 mi
Kilometers
116.48 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clementon
Mon, May 25, 5:22 PM EDT
Return by in Menlo Park
Mon, May 25, 6:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menlo Park
2026-05-25T15:50
Arrive Clementon
Mon, May 25, 5:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Menlo Park
36.2 mi
00h 46m
To Clementon
36.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Menlo Park and Clementon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park and Clementon.

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1754 ft · 43 sec · Exit 129

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    926 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    978 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2312 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2533 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro

    740 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto CR 561 East: Voorhees, Gibbsboro

    97 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Berlin Road

    1436 ft · 26 sec · Berlin Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Haddonfield-Berlin Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Haddonfield-Berlin Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Haddonfield-Berlin Road

    956 ft · 16 sec · Haddonfield-Berlin Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Lakeview Drive North

    2558 ft · 51 sec · Lakeview Drive North

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Clementon Road East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Clementon Road East

  26. 26

    Continue on East Gibbsboro Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Gibbsboro Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto White Horse Pike

    675 ft · 18 sec · White Horse Pike

  28. 28

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 77%
I 295 South
4.56 mi · 6%
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
3.11 mi · 4%
Garden State Parkway
1.68 mi · 2%
East Gibbsboro Road
1.2 mi · 2%
Clementon Road East
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

39.1 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 46m from Menlo Park
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Menlo Park and Rain Showers Likely near Clementon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Menlo Park to Clementon?

The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Menlo Park and 36.2 miles from Clementon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Menlo Park and Rain Showers Likely near Clementon.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menlo Park and Clementon. Straight-line distance: 62.22 mi (100.14 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
Clementon

#2 Clementon

Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,951
Coordinates39.8115000, -74.9829400
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Menlo Park (-74.33737, 40.5651)
End: Clementon (-74.98294, 39.8115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $10.42
Round trip
$20.84
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.42 $20.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.73 $23.45
Premium $4.95 $12.63 $25.27
Diesel $5.98 $15.25 $30.50

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Menlo Park and Clementon. The current time is 15:50:57.

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.