How far is Teaneck, NJ from Menlo Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Teaneck, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Teaneck and Menlo Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Teaneck and Menlo Park.
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Start on Emerson Avenue
4 m · 4 sec · Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Laurelton Parkway
98 m · 16 sec · West Laurelton Parkway
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Turn right onto Belle Avenue
738 ft · 25 sec · Belle Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
31 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Paramus Road South
538 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Paramus Road
1994 ft · 44 sec · Paramus Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
1394 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
29.2 mi · 41 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 Teaneck 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
29.2 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Teaneck and Rain Showers then Slight 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 Teaneck to Menlo Park?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Teaneck and 17.3 miles from Menlo Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Teaneck and Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menlo Park.
Stop Ideas Near East Orange
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 East Orange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Teaneck and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 28.48 mi (45.83 km).
#1 Teaneck
Township in New Jersey
| Population | 40,446 |
| Coordinates | 40.8976000, -74.0159700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.30 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $7.83 | $15.67 |
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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