How far is Manasquan, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Manasquan, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
53.72 mi
01h 05m
Flight
37.64 mi
60.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.64 mi
Kilometers
60.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.72 mi
Kilometers
86.45 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Thu, Apr 16, 9:29 AM EDT
Return by in Manasquan
Thu, Apr 16, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manasquan
2026-04-16T08:23
Arrive Bayonne
Thu, Apr 16, 9:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manasquan
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Matawan
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Manasquan
26.2 mi
00h 32m
To Bayonne
27.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manasquan and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manasquan and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    8 m · 7 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Atlantic Avenue

    87 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

    815 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2853 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    88 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    24 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1 km · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    3079 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    564 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 North: Staten Island

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    963 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway

    1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard

    942 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on East Service Road

    842 ft · 19 sec · East Service Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Victory Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Victory Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the ramp left toward NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manasquan and Bayonne.

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
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
28.8 mi · 54%
West Shore Expressway
5.44 mi · 10%
NJ 440 North
3.98 mi · 7%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 6%
Victory Boulevard
2.65 mi · 5%
Atlantic Avenue
2.48 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

22.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matawan
00h 32m from Manasquan
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manasquan and Mostly Sunny near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manasquan to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Matawan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Manasquan and 27.5 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manasquan and Mostly Sunny near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Matawan

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

35 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manasquan and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 37.64 mi (60.57 km).

Manasquan

#1 Manasquan

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,789
Coordinates40.1262300, -74.0493000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Broad Street (-74.049245, 40.126194)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.18 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.53
3.8 gal · 14.36 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.76 $15.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.74 $17.48
Premium $4.95 $9.41 $18.83
Diesel $5.98 $11.36 $22.72

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Manasquan and Bayonne. The current time is 08:23:47.

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.