Trip from Menlo Park, NJ to Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Drive Time

54m

Distance

38.5 mi

62 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 50m ★

6 AM

0h 55m

8 AM

1h 4m

10 AM

0h 58m

12 PM

0h 57m

3 PM

0h 58m

5 PM

1h 3m

8 PM

0h 52m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Menlo Park, NJ to Woodcliff Lake, NJ covers 38.5 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lincoln Highway, GSP Toll North, Garden State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.37 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

19.2 miles from Menlo Park, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 38.5 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.

Lincoln Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Menlo Park, NJ to Woodcliff Lake, NJ is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Menlo Park, NJ to Woodcliff Lake, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Lincoln Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
GSP Toll North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Garden State Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
CR 502	Unavailable	Refreshing
CR 502 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Washington Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Van Emburgh Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Werimus Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Lincoln Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park, NJ and Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

1

Start on Philip Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Philip Street

2

At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

3

Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North

466 ft · 11 sec · GSP Toll North

4

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 47 sec

5

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

35 mi · 47 min · Garden State Parkway

6

Take the exit slight right toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood

0.2 mi · 26 sec · CR 502: Washington, Westwood

7

Keep slight left to continue on CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus

115 ft · 10 sec · CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus

8

Turn left onto Washington Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Washington Avenue

9

Turn right onto Van Emburgh Avenue

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue

10

Continue on Werimus Road

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Werimus Road

11

Continue on Werimus Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Werimus Road

12

Arrive at your 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 19.2 miles from Menlo Park, NJ, or about 27m into the drive.

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 38.5 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19.2 miles or 27m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodcliff Lake, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Menlo Park, NJ

This is one driving day of about 38.5 miles and 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Menlo Park, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.2 mi from Menlo Park, NJ · 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

19 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Menlo Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Woodcliff Lake, NJ

The final approach into Woodcliff Lake, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.37 one way

$12.74 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$6.97	$13.94
premium	$4.92	$7.46	$14.92
diesel	$5.64	$8.55	$17.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.5	$4.04	$1.85
Efficient EV	9.6	$3.37	$1.54
EV Truck/SUV	15.4	$5.39	$2.46

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (62% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Menlo Park, NJ

Morning in Menlo Park on Monday

Local time

8:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Morning in Woodcliff Lake on Monday

Local time

8:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

19 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

54m 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 Woodcliff Lake, NJ covers 38.5 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lincoln Highway, GSP Toll North, Garden State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.2 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 $6.37 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.

The drive from Menlo Park, NJ to Woodcliff Lake, NJ is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Menlo Park, NJ to Woodcliff Lake, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Menlo Park, NJ to Woodcliff Lake, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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