How far is Manalapan, NJ from Belmar, NJ?
The driving distance from Manalapan, NJ to Belmar, NJ is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manalapan and Belmar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manalapan and Belmar.
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Start on Iron Ore Road
61 m · 4 sec · Iron Ore Road
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Turn sharp right
14.7 mi · 21 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
67 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, GSP North: Belmar
1081 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1901 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
2094 ft · 1 min · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto D Street
12 m · 2 sec · D Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · D Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manalapan and Belmar.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn sharp right
14.7 mi · 00h 21m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manalapan and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belmar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manalapan to Belmar?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Colts Neck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Manalapan and 11.7 miles from Belmar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Manalapan and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belmar.
Stop Ideas Near Colts Neck
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 Colts Neck.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manalapan and Belmar. Straight-line distance: 20.47 mi (32.94 km).
#1 Manalapan
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
| Population | 39,225 |
| Coordinates | 40.2573300, -74.3957100 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belmar
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,540 |
| Coordinates | 40.1784500, -74.0218000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belmar (-74.0218, 40.17845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
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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