How far is Menlo Park, NJ from Linden, NJ?
The driving distance from Menlo Park, NJ to Linden, NJ is about 7.5 miles (12 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menlo Park and Linden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park and Linden.
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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
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Cone Way
610 ft · 22 sec · Cone Way
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Turn left onto New Dover Road
2087 ft · 1 min · New Dover Road
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Turn left onto Chain O' Hills Road
2047 ft · 1 min · Chain O' Hills Road
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Turn right onto Avenel Street
2636 ft · 1 min · Avenel Street
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South Stiles Street
541 ft · 29 sec · South Stiles Street
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Turn left onto West 12th Street
82 m · 12 sec · West 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menlo Park and Linden.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
3.56 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely leaving Menlo Park and Sunny near Linden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menlo Park to Linden?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Avenel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Menlo Park and 3.7 miles from Linden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.12 one way or $2.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely around Menlo Park and Sunny near Linden.
Stop Ideas Near Avenel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avenel.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Brunswick station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menlo Park and Linden. Straight-line distance: 6.26 mi (10.07 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 Linden
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 42,076 |
| Coordinates | 40.6220500, -74.2445900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden (-74.24459, 40.62205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.30 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
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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