How far is Pennsville, NJ from Menlo Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Pennsville, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pennsville and Menlo Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsville and Menlo Park.
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Start on Fenwick Avenue
25 m · 6 sec · Fenwick Avenue
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Turn right onto East Pittsfield Street
1315 ft · 1 min · East Pittsfield Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City
92 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
953 ft · 20 sec · Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 40 East: Atlantic City
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left
1039 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
899 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
46.7 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
2531 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit right toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
1267 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 27: Lincoln Highway
112 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
3178 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 Pennsville and Menlo Park.
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 right onto New Jersey Turnpike
46.7 mi · 00h 54m
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 Pennsville 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 Pennsville to Menlo Park?
The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Westampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Pennsville and 48.8 miles from Menlo Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pennsville and Partly Sunny near Menlo Park.
Stop Ideas Near Westampton
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 Westampton.
Cornwells Heights
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Pennsauken, NJ
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pennsville and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 88.6 mi (142.59 km).
#1 Pennsville
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 12,428 |
| Coordinates | 39.6534500, -75.5165900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
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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