How far is Bayonne, NJ from Manasquan, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Manasquan, NJ is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.62 mi
01h 13m
Flight
37.64 mi
60.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.64 mi
Kilometers
60.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.62 mi
Kilometers
86.29 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manasquan
Thu, Apr 16, 11:22 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Thu, Apr 16, 12:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-16T10:09
Arrive Manasquan
Thu, Apr 16, 11:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bayonne
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Morristown
NJ

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

From Bayonne
26.8 mi
00h 36m
To Manasquan
26.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Manasquan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Manasquan.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    63 m · 10 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 30th Street

    1658 ft · 57 sec · East 30th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    8.4 mi · 13 min · West Shore Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Outerbridge Crossing

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Outerbridge Crossing

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward US 9 South, GSP South

    903 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South: Garden State Parkway South

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    3156 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton

    824 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3277 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    677 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    35 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Atlantic Avenue

    88 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Manasquan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
29.2 mi · 54%
West Shore Expressway
8.37 mi · 16%
Outerbridge Crossing
3.94 mi · 7%
Atlantic Avenue
2.55 mi · 5%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 4%
NJ 34 South
2.31 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

26.5 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morristown
00h 36m from Bayonne
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bayonne and Mostly Sunny near Manasquan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Manasquan?

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Bayonne and 26.8 miles from Manasquan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bayonne and Mostly Sunny near Manasquan.

Stop Ideas Near Morristown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morristown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morristown.

RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

34 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Manasquan. Straight-line distance: 37.64 mi (60.57 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Manasquan

#2 Manasquan

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,789
Coordinates40.1262300, -74.0493000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Manasquan (-74.0493, 40.12623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.95 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.98 $11.30 $22.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Manasquan. The current time is 10:09:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.