How far is Menlo Park, NJ from Willingboro, NJ?
The driving distance from Menlo Park, NJ to Willingboro, NJ is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menlo Park and Willingboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park and Willingboro.
-
1
Start on Philip Street
897 ft · 36 sec · Philip Street
-
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1174 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway
-
3
Turn right onto Wood Avenue
151 m · 22 sec · Wood Avenue
-
4
Turn left onto Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
1240 ft · 46 sec · Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
-
5
Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
1062 ft · 26 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
-
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
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
2379 ft · 58 sec
-
9
Keep slight left
926 ft · 24 sec
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
978 ft · 24 sec
-
11
Keep slight left
2312 ft · 56 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
7.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward Burlington, Mount Holly
3156 ft · 1 min
-
15
Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
536 ft · 15 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5
-
16
Turn left onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road
1946 ft · 48 sec · Burlington-Mount Holly Road
-
17
Turn left onto Irick Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Irick Road
-
18
Continue on Woodlane Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Woodlane Road
-
19
Continue on Veterans Parkway
2541 ft · 57 sec · Veterans Parkway
-
20
Turn left onto East River Drive
35 m · 5 sec · East River Drive
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East River Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menlo Park and Willingboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Mostly Sunny near Willingboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menlo Park to Willingboro?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Menlo Park and 27.5 miles from Willingboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menlo Park and Mostly Sunny near Willingboro.
Stop Ideas Near Hightstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menlo Park and Willingboro. Straight-line distance: 46.5 mi (74.84 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 Willingboro
Township in Burlington County, New Jersey
| Population | 32,014 |
| Coordinates | 40.0278900, -74.8690500 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willingboro (-74.86905, 40.02789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.30 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $9.47 | $18.93 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026