Origin
Menlo Park, NJ
Afternoon in Menlo Park on Thursday
Local time
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menlo Park, NJ to Fairview, 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.
Menlo Park, NJ
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Fairview, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Menlo Park, NJ to Fairview, 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 46.4 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 46.4 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 25 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 46.4 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 around 0.5 miles in near CR 657 / Middlesex-Essex Turnpike.
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 17 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: at 0.5 miles (CR 657 / Middlesex-Essex Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 657 / Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
Turn left onto CR 657 / Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Exit 129
Take the exit onto Exit 129 toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
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 129
Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New Yor...
8
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
9
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Burlington, Mount Holly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 5
Toward Burlington, Mount Holly
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Menlo Park, NJ and Fairview, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Burlington and Mount Holly.
Njtp South: Trenton
3.6 mi in
|
~6m
Njtp South: Camden
43.3 mi in
|
~53m
|
via NJTP
Wilmington
43.3 mi in
|
~53m
|
via NJTP
Burlington
50.6 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Mount Holly
50.6 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 46.4 mi | 53m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Mount Holly Bypass | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Medford-Mount Holly Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Burlington-Mount Holly Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Garden State Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Stokes Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 46.4 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park, NJ and Fairview, NJ.
1
Start on Philip Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Philip Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 27
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
3
Turn right onto CR 649
497 ft
·
21 sec
·
Wood Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 657
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto GSP
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Take the exit onto Exit 129
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Exit 129
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
39 mi
·
45 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward Burlington, Mount Holly
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
NJ Turnpike Exit 5
16
Turn right onto CR 541
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 541
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Mount Holly Bypass
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto CR 541
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on CR 541
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Medford-Mount Holly Road
20
Continue on CR 541
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
21
Continue on CR 541
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Stokes Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Dixontown Road
23
Turn left
94 ft
·
7 sec
24
Turn right
182 ft
·
13 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Menlo Park, NJ · 39m 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 Menlo Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairview, NJ
The final approach into Fairview, 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: $6.60
New Jersey Turnpike
(46.4 mi)
$6.49
Garden State Parkway
(1.7 mi)
$0.10
Nj Turnpike
(0.1 mi)
$0.01
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
Fairview, NJ
Afternoon in Fairview on Thursday
Local time
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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 warmer 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 Menlo Park, NJ to Fairview, 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 Menlo Park, 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 17 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: at 0.5 miles (CR 657 / Middlesex-Essex Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Menlo Park, NJ and Fairview, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Burlington and Mount Holly.
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