Origin
Fairview, NJ
Afternoon in Fairview on Thursday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, NJ
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Menlo Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairview, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Main Street, Mount Holly Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 63.2 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 46.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Skeet Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Skeet Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (CR 541 / Stokes Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Skeet Road
At end of road, turn left onto Skeet Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 541 / Stokes Road
Turn right onto CR 541 / Stokes Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
7
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
8
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 132
Toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fairview, NJ and Menlo Park, NJ, road signs point toward All Turns, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Gsp and Woodbridge.
All Turns
11.8 mi in
|
~18m
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
12 mi in
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~18m
|
via NJ Turnpike Exit 5
Njtp North: New York
12.2 mi in
|
~19m
Gsp
58.9 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Woodbridge
58.9 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 46.5 mi | 53m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Mount Holly Bypass | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Medford-Mount Holly Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Burlington-Mount Holly Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Stokes Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 46.5 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, NJ and Menlo Park, NJ.
1
Start on this road
119 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Skeet Road
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Skeet Road
3
Turn right onto CR 541
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Stokes Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CR 541
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on CR 541
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Medford-Mount Holly Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CR 541
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto CR 541
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Holly Bypass
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on CR 541
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Mount Holly Avenue Bypass
9
Continue on CR 541
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Mount Holly Bypass
10
At end of road, turn left onto CR 541
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
Toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns
12
Turn left onto Hancock Lane
306 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hancock Lane
13
Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
NJ Turnpike Exit 5
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward NJTP North: New York
15
Merge onto NJTP
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
16
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
41 mi
·
47 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto GSP
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 132
Toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
Use the right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
369 ft
·
9 sec
Toward NJ 27: Lincoln Highway
22
Turn straight onto NJ 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
23
Turn right onto Philip Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Philip Street
24
Arrive at destination
Philip Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Fairview, NJ · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Fairview, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Menlo Park, NJ
The final approach into Menlo Park, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.48 one way
$20.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.48 | $22.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.26 | $24.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.66
New Jersey Turnpike
(46.5 mi)
$6.51
Garden State Parkway
(2 mi)
$0.12
Nj Turnpike
(0.2 mi)
$0.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$7
Total
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Menlo Park, NJ
Afternoon in Menlo Park on Thursday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mount Holly, NJ
32 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fairview, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Main Street, Mount Holly Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.6 miles from Fairview, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Skeet Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (CR 541 / Stokes Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fairview, NJ and Menlo Park, NJ, road signs point toward All Turns, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Gsp and Woodbridge.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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