How far is Manahawkin, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Manahawkin, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.54 mi
01h 22m
Flight
66.07 mi
106.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.07 mi
Kilometers
106.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.54 mi
Kilometers
126.4 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Thu, May 28, 7:53 PM EDT
Return by in Manahawkin
Thu, May 28, 9:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manahawkin
2026-05-28T18:30
Arrive Elizabethport
Thu, May 28, 7:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manahawkin
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
Hamilton
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

From Manahawkin
39.3 mi
00h 41m
To Elizabethport
39.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Thursday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manahawkin and Elizabethport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manahawkin and Elizabethport.

  1. 1

    Start on East Bay Avenue

    14 m · 3 sec · East Bay Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Bay Avenue

    923 ft · 18 sec · West Bay Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on NJ 72 West

    706 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on GSP Northbound entrance ramp

    1040 ft · 25 sec · GSP Northbound entrance ramp

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    39.2 mi · 46 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    6.4 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden

    1931 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    585 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Goethals Bridge

    43 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue

    143 m · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    116 m · 15 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Cole Place

    1414 ft · 41 sec · Cole Place

  23. 23

    Continue on Atlantic Street

    1538 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2683 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street

    3165 ft · 2 min · South 1st Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manahawkin and Elizabethport.

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
64.7 mi · 82%
New Jersey Turnpike
6.42 mi · 8%
I 278
1.42 mi · 2%
NJ 72 West
1.24 mi · 2%
I 95
1.01 mi · 1%
I 95 North
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

39.2 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 41m from Manahawkin
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Manahawkin and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manahawkin to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.4 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Manahawkin and 39.3 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Manahawkin and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

56 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manahawkin and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 66.07 mi (106.33 km).

Manahawkin

#1 Manahawkin

Census-designated place in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey

Population2,303
Coordinates39.6954000, -74.2587500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Bay Avenue (-74.258838, 39.695309)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.49 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.64
5.54 gal · 20.98 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.32 $22.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.74 $25.48
Premium $4.95 $13.72 $27.45
Diesel $5.98 $16.56 $33.13

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 · May 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Manahawkin and Elizabethport. The current time is 18:30:40.

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.