How far is Redwood City, CA from Menlo Park, CA?
The driving distance from Redwood City, CA to Menlo Park, CA is about 4 miles (6.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redwood City and Menlo Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redwood City and Menlo Park.
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Start on the route
146 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway
695 ft · 21 sec · Broadway
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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 Oak Grove Avenue
134 m · 17 sec · Oak Grove Avenue
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Turn right onto Merrill Street
527 ft · 24 sec · Merrill Street
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Continue on Merrill Street
79 m · 13 sec · Merrill Street
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Turn right
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 9 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 Redwood City 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.
El Camino Real
Turn right onto El Camino Real
3.56 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 Redwood City and Sunny near Menlo Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redwood City to Menlo Park?
The road trip is about 4 miles (6.5 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Atherton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Redwood City and 2.1 miles from Menlo Park.
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 8:06 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 Redwood City and Sunny near Menlo Park.
Stop Ideas Near Atherton
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 Atherton.
Fremont station
Santa Clara – Great America station
Hayward station
Santa Clara station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redwood City and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 3.68 mi (5.92 km).
#1 Redwood City
A city in San Mateo County, California.
| Population | 85,925 |
| Coordinates | 37.4852200, -122.2363500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-122.182094, 37.453922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 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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