How far is Menlo Park, CA from Redwood City, CA?
The driving distance from Menlo Park, CA to Redwood City, CA is about 4 miles (6.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menlo Park and Redwood City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park and Redwood City.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
12 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Merrill Street
79 m · 19 sec · Merrill Street
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Turn left onto Santa Cruz Avenue
94 m · 15 sec · Santa Cruz Avenue
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Turn right onto El Camino Real
3.6 mi · 8 min · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Broadway
742 ft · 29 sec · Broadway
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Turn left
146 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menlo Park and Redwood City.
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.
El Camino Real
Turn right onto El Camino Real
3.65 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Menlo Park and Sunny near Redwood City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menlo Park to Redwood City?
The road trip is about 4 miles (6.5 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
North Fair Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Menlo Park and 2 miles from Redwood City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.88 one way or $1.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Menlo Park and Sunny near Redwood City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menlo Park and Redwood City. Straight-line distance: 3.68 mi (5.92 km).
#1 Menlo Park
City at the eastern edge of San Mateo County, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California
| Population | 34,934 |
| Coordinates | 37.4538300, -122.1821900 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Redwood City
A city in San Mateo County, California.
| Population | 85,925 |
| Coordinates | 37.4852200, -122.2363500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redwood City (-122.23635, 37.48522)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $0.88 | $1.75 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $0.94 | $1.87 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
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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