How far is Mountainside, NJ from Menlo Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Mountainside, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountainside and Menlo Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountainside and Menlo Park.
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Start on the route
123 m · 30 sec
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Turn right
75 m · 19 sec
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Turn left
123 m · 35 sec
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Turn left onto New Providence Road
3064 ft · 2 min · New Providence Road
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Mountain Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street
59 m · 10 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
2.8 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit right toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
1079 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
2833 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Philip Street
897 ft · 30 sec · Philip Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Philip Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountainside and Menlo Park.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.86 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mountainside and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menlo Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountainside to Menlo Park?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Clark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Mountainside and 4.8 miles from Menlo Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mountainside and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menlo Park.
Stop Ideas Near Clark
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 Clark.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountainside and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 7.48 mi (12.04 km).
#1 Mountainside
Town
| Population | 6,876 |
| Coordinates | 40.6723200, -74.3573700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Menlo Park
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 97,687 |
| Coordinates | 40.5651000, -74.3373700 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Menlo Park (-74.33737, 40.5651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.56 | $3.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
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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