How far is Menlo Park, NJ from North Plainfield, NJ?
The driving distance from Menlo Park, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough in Middlesex 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 North Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park and North Plainfield.
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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
1174 ft · 30 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Wood Avenue
2738 ft · 2 min · Wood Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Tree Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Oak Tree Road
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Continue on Oak Tree Avenue
1248 ft · 35 sec · Oak Tree Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Somerset Street
642 ft · 17 sec · Somerset Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
745 ft · 21 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Watchung Avenue
2901 ft · 1 min · Watchung Avenue
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
2024 ft · 57 sec · Mountain Avenue
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Turn right onto Norwood Avenue
31 m · 3 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Norwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menlo Park and North Plainfield.
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.
Park Avenue
Turn right onto Park Avenue
3.46 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 Sunny leaving Menlo Park and Sunny near North Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menlo Park to North Plainfield?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 4.3 miles from Menlo Park and 4.3 miles from North Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menlo Park and Sunny near North Plainfield.
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 North Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 6.52 mi (10.49 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 North Plainfield
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
| Population | 21,246 |
| Coordinates | 40.6301000, -74.4273700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Plainfield (-74.42737, 40.6301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
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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