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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Gully Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Gully Road
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Continue on Belmar Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Belmar Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto New Bedford Road
2004 ft · 57 sec · New Bedford Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
812 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto River Road
3 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Atlantic Avenue
621 ft · 8 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
8 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Belmar.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
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).
#1 Hamilton
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 86,722 |
| Coordinates | 40.2070600, -74.0812500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manasquan
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,789 |
| Coordinates | 40.1262300, -74.0493000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manasquan (-74.0493, 40.12623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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