How far is Belmar, NJ from Long Branch, NJ?
The driving distance from Belmar, NJ to Long Branch, NJ is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place (CDP) in Madera County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belmar and Long Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmar and Long Branch.
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Start on D Street
12 m · 9 sec · D Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
2091 ft · 1 min · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto River Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Asbury Park Circle
1157 ft · 20 sec · Asbury Park Circle
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Continue on Kings Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Main Street
787 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
984 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
2019 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway
153 m · 14 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmar and Long Branch.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Kings Highway
Continue on Kings Highway
4.25 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belmar to Long Branch?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oakhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Belmar and 6.1 miles from Long Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Belmar and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Long Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Oakhurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakhurst.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belmar and Long Branch. Straight-line distance: 8.83 mi (14.21 km).
#1 Belmar
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,540 |
| Coordinates | 40.1784500, -74.0218000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Branch
City in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 30,210 |
| Coordinates | 40.3042800, -73.9923600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Branch (-73.99236, 40.30428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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