Origin
Stratford, NJ
Afternoon in Stratford on Saturday
Local time
2:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stratford, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
71.3 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stratford, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Menlo Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stratford, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bryn Mawr Avenue, Warwick Road, Laurel Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr Avenue | — | — |
| Warwick Road | — | — |
| Laurel Road | — | — |
| White Horse Road West | — | — |
| Burnt Mill Road | — | — |
| Haddonfield-Berlin Road | — | — |
| Berlin Road | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bryn Mawr Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford, NJ and Menlo Park, NJ.
1
Start on Drexel Avenue
305 ft
·
13 sec
·
Drexel Avenue
2
Turn right onto Bryn Mawr Avenue
262 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bryn Mawr Avenue
3
Turn right onto Warwick Road
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Warwick Road
4
Turn left onto Laurel Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road
5
Continue on White Horse Road West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
White Horse Road West
6
Turn left onto Burnt Mill Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Burnt Mill Road
7
Turn left onto Haddonfield-Berlin Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
8
Continue on Berlin Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Berlin Road
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 295 North
10
Merge slight left
4.1 mi
·
4 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 73 South: Berlin
12
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
13
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP North: New York
15
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
16
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41 mi
·
47 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
18
Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP North: Garden State Parkway
19
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
20
Take the exit right toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
21
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 27: Lincoln Highway
367 ft
·
10 sec
·
NJ 27: Lincoln Highway
22
Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
23
Turn right onto Philip Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Philip Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from Stratford, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.82 one way
$23.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.95 | $25.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.83 | $27.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 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 | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in Menlo Park on Saturday
Local time
2:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Mount Holly, NJ
36 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
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
1h 18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
71.3 mi in 1h 18m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Bryn Mawr Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Stratford, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Stratford, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 71.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stratford, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Menlo Park, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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