How far is Menlo Park, NJ from Piscataway, NJ?
The driving distance from Menlo Park, NJ to Piscataway, NJ is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Halfway Point
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Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menlo Park and Piscataway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park and Piscataway.
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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
2195 ft · 52 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Evergreen Road
2714 ft · 1 min · Evergreen Road
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Continue on Oakwood Avenue
1088 ft · 36 sec · Oakwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Parsonage Road
3091 ft · 1 min · Parsonage Road
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
64 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Fulton Street
644 ft · 23 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1799 ft · 59 sec · Plainfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodbridge Avenue
34 m · 8 sec · Woodbridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Thomasina Street
594 ft · 26 sec · Thomasina Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Germantown Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menlo Park and Piscataway.
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.
Parsonage Road
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2.83 mi · 00h 04m
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 Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Piscataway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menlo Park to Piscataway?
The road trip is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Menlo Park and 3.5 miles from Piscataway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.03 one way or $2.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menlo Park and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Piscataway.
Stop Ideas Near Metuchen
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 Metuchen.
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 Piscataway. Straight-line distance: 5.59 mi (8.99 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 Piscataway
Township in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 57,164 |
| Coordinates | 40.4992700, -74.3990400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piscataway (-74.39904, 40.49927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 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 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $1.52 | $3.03 |
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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