How far is Menlo Park, NJ from Maywood, NJ?
The driving distance from Menlo Park, NJ to Maywood, NJ is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menlo Park and Maywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park and Maywood.
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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
1 km · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
142 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1306 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.5 mi · 32 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Clifton
1145 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard
2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: New York City
669 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rochelle Park, Paramus
834 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Riverview Avenue
137 m · 10 sec · Riverview Avenue
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Turn right onto Essex Street
2438 ft · 51 sec · Essex Street
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Turn left onto Maywood Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Maywood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maywood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menlo Park and Maywood.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.5 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Menlo Park and Partly Sunny near Maywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menlo Park to Maywood?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Menlo Park and 16.4 miles from Maywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Menlo Park and Partly Sunny near Maywood.
Stop Ideas Near East Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Orange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menlo Park and Maywood. Straight-line distance: 27.42 mi (44.13 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 Maywood
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 40.9026000, -74.0618100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maywood (-74.06181, 40.9026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
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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