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Trip from Teaneck, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ

Drive Time

50m

Distance

35.5 mi

57 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

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Downtown Menlo Park, NJ, NJ

Menlo Park, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Teaneck, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ covers 35.5 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, NJ 4, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.87 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

17.8 miles from Teaneck, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 50m highway drive covering 35.5 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.2 miles on Garden State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 4. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Laurelton Parkway.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (West Laurelton Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NJ 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Laurelton Parkway

Turn right onto West Laurelton Parkway

Navigation decision point

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | NJ 4

Merge onto NJ 4

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
6
4.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward Paramus Road South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Paramus Road South
5
5.2 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward GSP Toll South
8
34.6 mi into trip | ~48m 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 slight right lane. Exit 132 Toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen

Towns Along This Route

Between Teaneck, NJ and Menlo Park, NJ, road signs point toward Paramus Road South and Gsp Toll South.

Paramus Road South

4.7 mi in | ~6m

Gsp Toll South

5.2 mi in | ~7m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 29.2 mi 40m
NJ 4 4.5 mi 5m
Lincoln Highway 0.5 mi 1m
Paramus Road 0.4 mi <1m
Philip Street 0.2 mi <1m
Belle Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
West Laurelton Parkway <0.1 mi <1m
Emerson Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 29.2 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Emerson Avenue

14 ft · 4 sec · Emerson Avenue
2

Turn right onto West Laurelton Parkway

321 ft · 15 sec · West Laurelton Parkway
3

Turn right onto Belle Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Belle Avenue
4

Take the ramp

100 ft · 3 sec
5

Merge onto NJ 4

4.5 mi · 5 min · NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward Paramus Road South Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn straight onto CR 62

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Paramus Road
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward GSP Toll South Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto GSP

29 mi · 40 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
Exit 132 Toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn right onto NJ 27

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
12

Turn right onto Philip Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Philip Street
13

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 17.8 miles from Teaneck, NJ, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.2 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 35.5 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.8 miles or 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 42m

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 Teaneck, 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 Teaneck, NJ

This is one driving day of about 35.5 miles and 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Teaneck, 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 Garden State Parkway for about 29.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.8 mi from Teaneck, NJ · 25m into the drive

Downtown New York City, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

18 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Teaneck, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 9.8
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
View on nps.gov
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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 18.4
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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 27
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...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 22.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.87 one way

$11.75 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $6.43 $12.86
premium $4.92 $6.88 $13.76
diesel $5.64 $7.89 $15.77

Estimated Tolls: $1.75

Garden State Parkway (29.2 mi) $1.75

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

$6

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Marriott - Tesla Supercharger

Teaneck, NJ

Tesla

20 DCFC

Raymour & Flanigan - Tesla Supercharger

Paramus, NJ

Tesla

20 DCFC

Bergen Town Center - Tesla Supercharger

Paramus, NJ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Bergen Ferry Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Little Ferry, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Dunkin' Donuts - Tesla Supercharger

Paramus, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Shops at Riverside - Tesla Supercharger

Hackensack, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Paramus, NJ - 501 NJ-17 - Tesla Supercharger

Paramus, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wakefern Shoprite 160 (Paramus, NJ)

Paramus, NJ

Electrify America

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 7 Electrify America: 4 VIALYNK: 1 RED_E: 1 ABM: 1 Blink Network: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.73 $1.70
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42
EV Truck/SUV 14.2 0 $4.97 $2.27

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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 hours ago

Origin

Teaneck, NJ

Morning in Teaneck on Monday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 7 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Destination

Menlo Park, NJ

Morning in Menlo Park on Monday

Local time

8:04 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

4 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

50m 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 Teaneck, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ covers 35.5 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 4, Lincoln Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 miles from Teaneck, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.87 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 35.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (West Laurelton Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NJ 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Teaneck, NJ and Menlo Park, NJ, road signs point toward Paramus Road South and Gsp Toll South.

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