How far is Manahawkin, NJ from East Brunswick, NJ?
The driving distance from Manahawkin, NJ to East Brunswick, NJ is about 64.8 miles (104.3 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 44m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manahawkin and East Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manahawkin and East Brunswick.
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Start on East Bay Avenue
14 m · 3 sec · East Bay Avenue
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Continue on West Bay Avenue
923 ft · 18 sec · West Bay Avenue
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Continue on NJ 72 West
706 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
1153 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on GSP Northbound entrance ramp
1040 ft · 25 sec · GSP Northbound entrance ramp
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
33.2 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
1736 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West
1613 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton
1389 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1311 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
1289 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
138 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
1083 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
74 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cranbury Road
39 m · 3 sec · Cranbury Road
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Turn left
48 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Cranbury Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cranbury Road
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Turn slight right
147 m · 21 sec
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Continue on Dunhams Corner Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Dunhams Corner Road
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Turn right onto Jensen Street
739 ft · 35 sec · Jensen Street
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Turn right onto Dexter Road
97 m · 14 sec · Dexter Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dexter Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manahawkin and East Brunswick.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
33.2 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 Manahawkin and Mostly Sunny near East Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manahawkin to East Brunswick?
The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 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 32.4 miles from Manahawkin and 32.4 miles from East Brunswick.
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 13.5 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manahawkin and Mostly Sunny near East Brunswick.
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 Manahawkin and East Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 51.29 mi (82.54 km).
#1 Manahawkin
Census-designated place in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,303 |
| Coordinates | 39.6954000, -74.2587500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Brunswick
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 48,309 |
| Coordinates | 40.4278800, -74.4159800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Brunswick (-74.41598, 40.42788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.30 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $11.17 | $22.35 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $14.47 | $28.93 |
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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