Menlo Park, CA Road Trips
Menlo Park, CA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 17-mile quick runs to 487-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Menlo Park, CA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
487.1 mi
Chula Vista, CA
Quickest Drive
28m
Fremont, CA
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Menlo Park, CA
Driving from Menlo Park, CA
On average, trips departing from Menlo Park, CA run 221 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 17m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 487 miles (9h 23m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Menlo Park, CA include Chula Vista, CA (487.1 mi, 9h 23m), Anaheim, CA (385 mi, 7h 22m), Long Beach, CA (383 mi, 7h 19m), San Francisco, CA (31.4 mi, 42m), and San Jose, CA (20.6 mi, 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 221-mile drive from Menlo Park, CA, expect to burn about 8.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Menlo Park, CA and 0 routes heading into Menlo Park, CA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 487 miles.
The longest mapped route from Menlo Park, CA covers 487 miles and takes approximately 9h 23m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.
The average route from Menlo Park, CA runs about 221 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Menlo Park, CA include Chula Vista, CA, Anaheim, CA, Long Beach, CA and San Francisco, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Menlo Park, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
32,775
Median Income
$206,588
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Age
38.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Menlo Park, CA at a Glance
Elevation
236 ft
Area
17 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Menlo Park, CA
A sampling of people born in Menlo Park, CA.
Josie Maran
1978
American model, actress, and entrepreneur (born 1978)
Henry Cowell
1897–1965
American composer, music theorist, pianist, teacher, publisher, and impresario (1897-1965)
Tierna Davidson
1998
American soccer player
Nick Woodman
1975
American businessman
Mary Callahan Erdoes
1967
American banker
Robert Rich
1963
American ambient musician and composer
Taylor Eigsti
1984
American pianist
Will Brill
1986
American actor
Marcus Chait
1973
American actor
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Menlo Park, CA.
Menlo Park station
railway station in Menlo Park, California
Church of the Nativity
Menlo Park, California
City data from Wikidata (Q74195), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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