How far is Menlo Park, NJ from Teaneck, NJ?
The driving distance from Menlo Park, NJ to Teaneck, NJ is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menlo Park and Teaneck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park and Teaneck.
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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
29.4 mi · 41 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4 East: Paramus
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
1032 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
576 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
738 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1846 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Belle Avenue
37 m · 6 sec · Belle Avenue
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Turn right onto Woods Road
632 ft · 24 sec · Woods Road
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Turn right onto Wyndham Road
106 m · 14 sec · Wyndham Road
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Turn right onto Garrison Avenue
590 ft · 20 sec · Garrison Avenue
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Continue on Sussex Road
896 ft · 33 sec · Sussex Road
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Turn right onto Emerson Avenue
115 m · 13 sec · Emerson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Emerson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menlo Park and Teaneck.
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
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
29.4 mi · 00h 41m
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 Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely leaving Menlo Park and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Teaneck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menlo Park to Teaneck?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 17.6 miles from Menlo Park and 17.6 miles from Teaneck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely around Menlo Park and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Teaneck.
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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menlo Park and Teaneck. Straight-line distance: 28.48 mi (45.83 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 Teaneck
Township in New Jersey
| Population | 40,446 |
| Coordinates | 40.8976000, -74.0159700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Teaneck (-74.01597, 40.8976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $7.83 | $15.67 |
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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