How far is Menlo Park, NJ from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ?
The driving distance from Menlo Park, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menlo Park and Point Pleasant Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park and Point Pleasant Beach.
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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 · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Wood Avenue
151 m · 22 sec · Wood Avenue
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Turn left onto Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
1240 ft · 46 sec · Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
26.5 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
3156 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
824 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3277 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto American Legion Way
127 m · 24 sec · American Legion Way
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Turn left onto Cincinnati Avenue
53 m · 2 sec · Cincinnati Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cincinnati Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menlo Park and Point Pleasant Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
26.5 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Menlo Park and Partly Cloudy near Point Pleasant Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menlo Park to Point Pleasant Beach?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Menlo Park and 20.4 miles from Point Pleasant Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menlo Park and Partly Cloudy near Point Pleasant Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Lincroft
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 Lincroft.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menlo Park and Point Pleasant Beach. Straight-line distance: 36.11 mi (58.12 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 Point Pleasant Beach
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 4,597 |
| Coordinates | 40.0912300, -74.0479100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Point Pleasant Beach (-74.04791, 40.09123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.18 | $14.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
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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