How far is Edison, NJ from Manasquan, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Manasquan, NJ is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.85 mi
00h 53m
Flight
33.17 mi
53.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.17 mi
Kilometers
53.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.85 mi
Kilometers
60.91 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manasquan
Thu, Apr 16, 10:58 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Thu, Apr 16, 11:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-16T10:04
Arrive Manasquan
Thu, Apr 16, 10:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edison
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
East Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Edison
19 mi
00h 26m
To Manasquan
19 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
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 Edison and Manasquan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Reed Street

    106 m · 20 sec · Reed Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 18 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick

    643 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge

    724 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto State Route 18

    21.4 mi · 28 min · State Route 18

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant

    1568 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    677 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    35 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Atlantic Avenue

    88 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  21. 21

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

    8 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 18
21.4 mi · 57%
NJ 34 South
7.46 mi · 20%
Atlantic Avenue
2.55 mi · 7%
Plainfield Avenue
1.16 mi · 3%
NJ 18 South
0.14 mi
NJ 18
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 18

Merge slight right onto State Route 18

21.4 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Freehold
00h 26m from Edison
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Edison 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 Edison to Manasquan?

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Edison and 19 miles from Manasquan.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Edison and Mostly Sunny near Manasquan.

Stop Ideas Near East Freehold

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Freehold, 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 East Freehold.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

29 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

32 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

43 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Manasquan. Straight-line distance: 33.17 mi (53.39 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Manasquan

#2 Manasquan

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,789
Coordinates40.1262300, -74.0493000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Manasquan (-74.0493, 40.12623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.95
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.48 $10.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.16 $12.33
Premium $4.95 $6.64 $13.28
Diesel $5.98 $8.01 $16.03

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 Edison and Manasquan. The current time is 10:04:18.

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.