How far is Jersey City, NJ from Monmouth Beach, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 09m.
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.
City in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Monmouth Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Monmouth Beach.
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Start on Olean Avenue
96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
2210 ft · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn left
2093 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
3059 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls
14 m · 1 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
3023 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
3183 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
11.9 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
1574 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Newman Springs Road
39 m · 2 sec · Newman Springs Road
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Continue on Newman Springs Road
2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road
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Turn left onto Broad Street
756 ft · 17 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Pinckney Road
3001 ft · 51 sec · Pinckney Road
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Continue on Branch Avenue
1772 ft · 37 sec · Branch Avenue
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Turn left onto Rumson Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Rumson Road
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Turn right onto Seven Bridges Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridges Road
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Continue on Myrtle Avenue
1526 ft · 37 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn left onto Monmouth Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Monmouth Boulevard
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Turn left onto Patten Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Patten Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wesley Street
1754 ft · 48 sec · Wesley Street
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Continue on Riverdale Avenue
143 m · 16 sec · Riverdale Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverdale Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Monmouth Beach.
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
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
14.8 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Mostly Cloudy near Monmouth Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Monmouth Beach?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Jersey City and 24.4 miles from Monmouth Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.03 one way or $14.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jersey City and Mostly Cloudy near Monmouth Beach.
Stop Ideas Near South Amboy
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 South Amboy.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Monmouth Beach. Straight-line distance: 27.94 mi (44.97 km).
#1 Jersey City
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,075 |
| Coordinates | 40.7281600, -74.0776400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monmouth Beach
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,262 |
| Coordinates | 40.3303900, -73.9815300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monmouth Beach (-73.98153, 40.33039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
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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