Origin
Grabtown, CA
Night in Grabtown on Wednesday
Local time
10:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grabtown, CA to Menlo Park, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Menlo Park, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grabtown, CA to Menlo Park, CA covers 14.2 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kings Mountain Road, Woodside Road, Tunitas Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Kings Mountain Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
7.1 miles from Grabtown, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 14.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kings Mountain Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near CA 84 / Woodside Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (CA 84 / Woodside Road): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Valparaiso Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (Oak Grove Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CA 84 / Woodside Road
At end of road, turn left onto CA 84 / Woodside Road
Navigation decision point
5
12 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Valparaiso Avenue
Turn left onto Valparaiso Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Oak Grove Avenue
Turn left onto Oak Grove Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Merrill Street
Turn right onto Merrill Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Mountain Road | 5 mi | 12m |
| Woodside Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Tunitas Creek Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Valparaiso Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Alameda de las Pulgas | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| El Camino Real | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Merrill Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oak Grove Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kings Mountain Road
— 5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grabtown, CA and Menlo Park, CA.
1
Start on Tunitas Creek Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Tunitas Creek Road
2
Turn left onto Kings Mountain Road
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Kings Mountain Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto CA 84
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Woodside Road
4
Turn right onto Alameda de las Pulgas
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Alameda de las Pulgas
5
Turn left onto Valparaiso Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Valparaiso Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto CA 82
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
El Camino Real
7
Turn left onto Oak Grove Avenue
439 ft
·
16 sec
·
Oak Grove Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Merrill Street
527 ft
·
24 sec
·
Merrill Street
9
Continue on Merrill Street
260 ft
·
12 sec
·
Merrill Street
10
Turn right
38 ft
·
4 sec
11
Turn right
121 ft
·
9 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.1 miles from Grabtown, CA, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.1 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menlo Park, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Grabtown, CA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Grabtown, CA
This is one driving day of about 14.2 miles and 35m.
At 14.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Kings Mountain Road for about 5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.1 mi from Grabtown, CA · 17m into the drive
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 7.1 miles from Grabtown, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Menlo Park, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Menlo Park, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.26 one way
$6.53 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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, CA
Night in Menlo Park on Wednesday
Local time
10:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
35m 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 Grabtown, CA to Menlo Park, CA covers 14.2 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kings Mountain Road, Woodside Road, Tunitas Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Grabtown, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.26 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 is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (CA 84 / Woodside Road): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Valparaiso Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (Oak Grove Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Grabtown, CA to Menlo Park, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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