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Trip from Menlo Park, NJ to Pitman, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

79.5 mi

128 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 35m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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unincorporated community in Middlesex County, New Jersey, U.S

Menlo Park, NJ

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borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States

Pitman, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Menlo Park, NJ to Pitman, NJ covers 79.5 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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, Hurffville Road, Delsea Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.18 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.

Midpoint

39.8 miles from Menlo Park, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 64.4 mi 1h 14m
Hurffville Road 3.8 mi 6m
Delsea Drive 3.3 mi 5m
Garden State Parkway 1.7 mi 2m
West Clements Bridge Road 1.1 mi 2m
Pitman Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Black Horse Pike 0.9 mi 2m
Exit 129 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 64.4 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park, NJ and Pitman, 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

25 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 3 Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic City Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Turn straight onto NJ 168

0.9 mi · 2 min · Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn right onto NJ 41

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road
18

Continue on NJ 41; CR 544

256 ft · 8 sec · Clements Bridge Road
19

Turn straight onto NJ 41

3.8 mi · 6 min · Hurffville Road
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on NJ 47

3.3 mi · 5 min · Delsea Drive
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto Pitman Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Pitman Avenue
22

At end of road, turn right onto CR 553 Alt

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Broadway
23

Turn left onto CR 624

142 ft · 10 sec · West Holly Avenue
24

Turn left

196 ft · 14 sec
25

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 39.8 miles from Menlo Park, NJ, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.4 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 17 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.8 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pitman, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Menlo Park, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Menlo Park, NJ

This is one driving day of about 79.5 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Menlo Park, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 64.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Croydon, PA

40 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

Old Bridge, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Trenton, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from Menlo Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Fireside Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sewell, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.5

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+18562702220

Visit website

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

1.3 mi

Terra Nova Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sewell, New Jersey

1.5 mi

Fireside Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.5

Sewell, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+18562702220

Visit website

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 62.5

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+18562160090

Visit website

Terra Nova Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 79.5

Sewell, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+18565898883

Visit website

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $50 to $10 mile 62.5

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $40 mile 62.5

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+18564897373

Visit website

Monarch Diner and Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.5

Glassboro, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18568810020

Visit website

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 62.5

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:45 pm

+18568881578

Visit website

La Cantina Restaurant Bar & Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 73.9

Blackwood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18563025675

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 34.1

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 22.7

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 28.4

East Windsor, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 34.1

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 5.7

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 11.4

Highland Park, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 11.4

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Bury the Hatchet

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 62.5

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18562727475

Visit website

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 62.5

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+18563246417

Visit website

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 62.5

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18563935500

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 5.7

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Barclay Farmstead Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 62.5

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+18567956225

Visit website

Washington Lake Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 79.5

Sewell, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18565896427

Visit website

Haddon Lake Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 68.2

Mt Ephraim, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Jake's Place Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 62.5

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18564953080

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 69 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
68.6 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

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 3 Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
8
69 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic City

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.18 one way

$26.36 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $14.44 $28.87
premium $4.93 $15.42 $30.84
diesel $5.61 $17.55 $35.11

Estimated Tolls: $9.11

New Jersey Turnpike (64.4 mi) $9.01
Garden State Parkway (1.7 mi) $0.10

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.8 0 $8.35 $3.82
Efficient EV 19.9 0 $6.96 $3.18
EV Truck/SUV 31.8 0 $11.13 $5.09

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Menlo Park, NJ

Afternoon in Menlo Park on Saturday

Local time

1:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pitman, NJ

Afternoon in Pitman on Saturday

Local time

1:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 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 43m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour $10
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 2.7
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

79.5 mi in 1h 43m, mostly highway — 64.4 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.4 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Hurffville Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near Exit 129.

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 79.5 miles you will encounter 21 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 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; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Pitman, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Atlantic City.

Njtp South: Camden

43.3 mi in | ~53m | via NJTP

Wilmington

43.3 mi in | ~53m | via NJTP

Atlantic City

69 mi in | ~1h 23m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 79.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 64.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.11 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pitman, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pitman, NJ before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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