How far is Willingboro, NJ from Menlo Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Willingboro, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willingboro and Menlo Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willingboro and Menlo Park.
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Start on East River Drive
23 m · 7 sec · East River Drive
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Turn right onto Veterans Parkway
2540 ft · 51 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on Woodlane Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Woodlane Road
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Continue on Irick Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Irick Road
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Turn right onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road
1724 ft · 29 sec · Burlington-Mount Holly Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll
1159 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York
1509 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5.1 mi · 6 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 Willingboro 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
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 00h 48m
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 Willingboro and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Menlo Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Willingboro to Menlo Park?
The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Willingboro and 27.4 miles from Menlo Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willingboro and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Menlo Park.
Stop Ideas Near Hightstown
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 Hightstown.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willingboro and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 46.5 mi (74.84 km).
#1 Willingboro
Township in Burlington County, New Jersey
| Population | 32,014 |
| Coordinates | 40.0278900, -74.8690500 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: Menlo Park (-74.33737, 40.5651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $9.42 | $18.83 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
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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