How far is Menlo Park, NJ from Pitman, NJ?

The driving distance from Menlo Park, NJ to Pitman, NJ is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.54 mi
01h 43m
Flight
71.17 mi
114.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.17 mi
Kilometers
114.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.54 mi
Kilometers
128.01 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pitman
Sat, Apr 18, 2:32 AM EDT
Return by in Menlo Park
Sat, Apr 18, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menlo Park
2026-04-18T00:49
Arrive Pitman
Sat, Apr 18, 2:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menlo Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bordentown
NJ

City in Burlington, New Jersey

From Menlo Park
39.8 mi
00h 51m
To Pitman
39.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Menlo Park and Pitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park and Pitman.

  1. 1

    Start on Philip Street

    897 ft · 36 sec · Philip Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1174 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wood Avenue

    151 m · 22 sec · Wood Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

    1240 ft · 46 sec · Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1754 ft · 43 sec · Exit 129

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    926 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    978 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2312 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

    1963 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic City

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    1.4 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Clements Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    78 m · 8 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Hurffville Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hurffville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Delsea Drive

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Delsea Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pitman Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pitman Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway

    712 ft · 18 sec · South Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Holly Avenue

    43 m · 10 sec · West Holly Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    60 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menlo Park and Pitman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
64.4 mi · 81%
Hurffville Road
3.83 mi · 5%
Delsea Drive
3.32 mi · 4%
Garden State Parkway
1.68 mi · 2%
West Clements Bridge Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Pitman Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

39.1 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bordentown
00h 51m from Menlo Park
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Menlo Park and Mostly Sunny near Pitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Menlo Park to Pitman?

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Menlo Park and 39.8 miles from Pitman.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Menlo Park and Mostly Sunny near Pitman.

Stop Ideas Near Bordentown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bordentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 1.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.7 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bordentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

20 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

22 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

35 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menlo Park and Pitman. Straight-line distance: 71.17 mi (114.54 km).

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#1 Menlo Park

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population97,687
Coordinates40.5651000, -74.3373700
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Pitman

#2 Pitman

Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States

Population8,753
Coordinates39.7328900, -75.1315700
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Menlo Park (-74.33737, 40.5651)
End: Pitman (-75.13157, 39.73289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $11.48
Round trip
$22.96
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.48 $22.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.92 $25.85
Premium $4.95 $13.92 $27.84
Diesel $5.98 $16.80 $33.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Menlo Park and Pitman. The current time is 00:49:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.