Origin
Pennsville, NJ
Morning in Pennsville on Monday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pennsville, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
97.5 mi
157 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennsville, NJ
James Kampeis
Menlo Park, NJ
JINISH RAJAGOPAL
Trip Overview
The drive from Pennsville, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ covers 97.5 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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, North Broadway, Garden State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.13 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
48.8 miles from Pennsville, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 97.5 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and North Broadway. The longest continuous stretch is about 90 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 19 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 90 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and North Broadway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 51.9 miles in near NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 97.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 51.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
51.9 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
93.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m 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
93.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m 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
96.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m 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
6
96.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 27: Lincoln Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NJ 27: Lincoln Highway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 90 mi | 1h 43m |
| North Broadway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Pittsfield Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Old Pennsville-Auburn Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Philip Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fenwick Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 90 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsville, NJ and Menlo Park, NJ.
1
Start on Fenwick Avenue
82 ft
·
6 sec
·
Fenwick Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Pittsfield Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pittsfield Street
3
Turn right onto NJ 49
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broadway
4
Take the exit
300 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City
5
Turn straight onto Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 40 East: Atlantic City
7
Merge onto NJTP; US 40
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
this road
10
Merge onto NJTP
47 mi
·
53 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
41 mi
·
47 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto GSP
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 132
Toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
369 ft
·
9 sec
Toward NJ 27: Lincoln Highway
17
Turn straight onto NJ 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
18
Turn right onto Philip Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Philip Street
19
Arrive at destination
Philip Street
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 48.8 miles from Pennsville, NJ, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.8 miles or 58m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menlo Park, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pennsville, 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.
+
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 Pennsville, NJ
This is one driving day of about 97.5 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pennsville, 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.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 90 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.8 mi from Pennsville, NJ · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.8 miles from Pennsville, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Menlo Park, 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
$16.13 one way
$32.27 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $17.65 | $35.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $18.89 | $37.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.66 | $43.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $12.72
New Jersey Turnpike
(90 mi)
$12.60
Garden State Parkway
(2 mi)
$0.12
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
$16
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.24 | $4.68 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39 | 0 | $13.65 | $6.24 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Morning in Menlo Park on Monday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 5 mph
2% chance
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
14 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 57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pennsville, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ covers 97.5 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, North Broadway, Garden State Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.8 miles from Pennsville, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.13 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 97.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 51.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pennsville, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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