How far is Menlo Park, NJ from Dunellen, NJ?
The driving distance from Menlo Park, NJ to Dunellen, NJ is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
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Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menlo Park and Dunellen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park and Dunellen.
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Start on Philip Street
897 ft · 33 sec · Philip Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Middlesex Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Middlesex Avenue
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Turn right onto New Durham Road
1.6 km · 2 min · New Durham Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North
1549 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Dunellen, Edison
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
95 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Stelton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Stelton Road
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Turn straight onto Henry Street
94 m · 6 sec · Henry Street
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Continue on Washington Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1992 ft · 44 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Bound Brook Road
983 ft · 22 sec · Bound Brook Road
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Turn right onto Sanford Avenue
610 ft · 29 sec · Sanford Avenue
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Turn right onto Dunellen Avenue
43 m · 5 sec · Dunellen Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dunellen Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menlo Park and Dunellen.
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.
I 287 North
Merge slight left
2.37 mi · 00h 03m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menlo Park and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunellen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menlo Park to Dunellen?
The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
South Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Menlo Park and 5.2 miles from Dunellen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Menlo Park and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunellen.
Stop Ideas Near South Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menlo Park and Dunellen. Straight-line distance: 7.25 mi (11.67 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 Dunellen
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 7,141 |
| Coordinates | 40.5892700, -74.4718200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunellen (-74.47182, 40.58927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
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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