How far is Saddle River, NJ from Menlo Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Saddle River, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saddle River and Menlo Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saddle River and Menlo Park.
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Start on East Allendale Road
14 m · 2 sec · East Allendale Road
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Turn right onto West Saddle River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Saddle River Road
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Continue on Sheridan Avenue
2174 ft · 51 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Turn slight right onto NJ 17 South: NJ 17 South, East Prospect Street
117 m · 14 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 17 South
734 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points
2485 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
30.7 mi · 42 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 Saddle River 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
30.7 mi · 00h 42m
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 Saddle River 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 Saddle River to Menlo Park?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Saddle River and 19.6 miles from Menlo Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saddle River and Sunny near Menlo Park.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield
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 Bloomfield.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saddle River and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 34.51 mi (55.54 km).
#1 Saddle River
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 3,155 |
| Coordinates | 41.0317600, -74.1020900 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
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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