How far is Manahawkin, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Manahawkin, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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 10m.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manahawkin and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manahawkin and Trenton.
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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
23 mi · 32 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle
140 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Road
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Exit the rotary onto Magnolia Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Magnolia Road
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Turn left onto Pemberton Bypass
823 ft · 22 sec · Pemberton Bypass
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Continue on West Hampton Street
3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street
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Continue on South Pemberton Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Pemberton Road
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Turn right onto Vincentown-Columbus Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Vincentown-Columbus Road
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit straight toward Bordentown
149 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Farnsworth Avenue
1369 ft · 36 sec · Farnsworth Avenue
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Turn left onto Burlington Pike
2320 ft · 44 sec · Burlington Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
1900 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Arena Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive
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Turn left onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto Chambers Street
2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manahawkin and Trenton.
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.
NJ 72 West
Merge slight left
23 mi · 00h 32m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Manahawkin and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manahawkin to Trenton?
The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Manahawkin and 26.8 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 $7.68 one way or $15.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 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 Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Magnolia
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 Magnolia.
Cornwells Heights
Atco, New Jersey
Trenton Transit Center
Lindenwold
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manahawkin and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 44.24 mi (71.19 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 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
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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