How far is Belmar, NJ from Manalapan, NJ?
The driving distance from Belmar, NJ to Manalapan, NJ is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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.
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belmar and Manalapan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmar and Manalapan.
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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 left onto River Road
1.5 km · 1 min · River Road
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Take the exit slight right
792 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
1289 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
138 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Route 33
2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 33
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Continue straight
10 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
141 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Iron Ore Road
717 ft · 19 sec · Iron Ore Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Iron Ore Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmar and Manalapan.
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.
Route 33
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10 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Belmar and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manalapan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belmar to Manalapan?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Colts Neck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Belmar and 11.7 miles from Manalapan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Belmar and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manalapan.
Stop Ideas Near Colts Neck
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 Colts Neck.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belmar and Manalapan. Straight-line distance: 20.47 mi (32.94 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 Manalapan
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
| Population | 39,225 |
| Coordinates | 40.2573300, -74.3957100 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manalapan (-74.39571, 40.25733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
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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