How far is East Brunswick, NJ from Manahawkin, NJ?
The driving distance from East Brunswick, NJ to Manahawkin, NJ is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Brunswick and Manahawkin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Brunswick and Manahawkin.
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Start on Dexter Road
97 m · 20 sec · Dexter Road
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Turn left onto Jensen Street
739 ft · 34 sec · Jensen Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunhams Corner Road
1704 ft · 53 sec · Dunhams Corner Road
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Turn left onto Ryders Lane
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ryders Lane
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Continue on Rues Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Rues Lane
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Turn right onto State Route 18
16.4 mi · 19 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
1568 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
67 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
33 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton
752 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island
1190 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Manahawkin
870 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
673 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Bay Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · East Bay Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bay Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Brunswick and Manahawkin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
33 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Brunswick and Mostly Sunny near Manahawkin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Brunswick to Manahawkin?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from East Brunswick and 32.1 miles from Manahawkin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.75 one way or $19.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Brunswick and Mostly Sunny near Manahawkin.
Stop Ideas Near Ramtown
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 Ramtown.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Brunswick and Manahawkin. Straight-line distance: 51.29 mi (82.54 km).
#1 East Brunswick
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 48,309 |
| Coordinates | 40.4278800, -74.4159800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manahawkin
Census-designated place in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,303 |
| Coordinates | 39.6954000, -74.2587500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manahawkin (-74.25875, 39.6954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $4.30 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $11.08 | $22.15 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
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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