How far is North Caldwell, NJ from Menlo Park, NJ?
The driving distance from North Caldwell, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Caldwell and Menlo Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Caldwell and Menlo Park.
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Start on the route
34 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto East Greenbrook Road
721 ft · 21 sec · East Greenbrook Road
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
2148 ft · 59 sec · Mountain Avenue
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Turn right onto Smull Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Smull Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
604 ft · 24 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Roseland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Roseland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
722 ft · 15 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue
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Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Livingston Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 280 East: Newark
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
6 mi · 8 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East
1.3 km · 2 min · Freeway Drive East
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Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway
2021 ft · 42 sec · South Oraton Parkway
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Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue
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Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue
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Continue on Oraton Parkway
669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway
1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.4 mi · 19 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 North Caldwell 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
13.4 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving North Caldwell and Partly Sunny near Menlo Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Caldwell to Menlo Park?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from North Caldwell and 15 miles from Menlo Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Caldwell and Partly Sunny near Menlo Park.
Stop Ideas Near Irvington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irvington.
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Caldwell and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 21.12 mi (33.99 km).
#1 North Caldwell
Town
| Population | 6,641 |
| Coordinates | 40.8648200, -74.2582000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: Phillip Street (-74.337443, 40.565012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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