How far is Hamilton, NJ from Manasquan, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Manasquan, NJ is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.97 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.83 mi
9.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.83 mi
Kilometers
9.39 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.97 mi
Kilometers
12.82 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manasquan
Thu, Apr 16, 10:21 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 16, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-16T10:08
Arrive Manasquan
Thu, Apr 16, 10:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
West Belmar
NJ

Census designated place

From Hamilton
4 mi
00h 06m
To Manasquan
4 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Hamilton and Manasquan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gully Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Gully Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Belmar Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Belmar Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto New Bedford Road

    2004 ft · 57 sec · New Bedford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    812 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto River Road

    3 mi · 4 min · River Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Atlantic Avenue

    621 ft · 8 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  9. 9

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

    8 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
2.98 mi · 37%
Gully Road
1.51 mi · 19%
Atlantic Avenue
1.05 mi · 13%
Belmar Boulevard
0.96 mi · 12%
New Bedford Road
0.53 mi · 7%
Broad Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

River Road

Merge slight left onto River Road

2.98 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
5.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Belmar
00h 06m from Hamilton
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton 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 Hamilton to Manasquan?

The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

West Belmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Hamilton and 4 miles from Manasquan.

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

The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Belmar

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Belmar, 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 West Belmar.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

50 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

51 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

53 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

61 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Manasquan. Straight-line distance: 5.83 mi (9.39 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Manasquan

#2 Manasquan

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,789
Coordinates40.1262300, -74.0493000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Manasquan (-74.0493, 40.12623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.06 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.29
0.56 gal · 2.12 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.14 $2.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.29 $2.58
Premium $4.95 $1.39 $2.77
Diesel $5.98 $1.67 $3.35

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 Hamilton and Manasquan. The current time is 10:08:33.

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.