How far is Manasquan, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Manasquan, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.18 mi
00h 56m
Flight
38.11 mi
61.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.11 mi
Kilometers
61.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.18 mi
Kilometers
80.75 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 16, 7:42 AM EDT
Return by in Manasquan
Thu, Apr 16, 8:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manasquan
2026-04-16T06:45
Arrive Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 16, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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

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
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Manasquan
23.3 mi
00h 28m
To Elizabeth
26.9 mi
00h 28m

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
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
28.8 mi · 57%
US 9 North
9.75 mi · 19%
Atlantic Avenue
2.48 mi · 5%
Carlton Street
1.53 mi · 3%
NJ 34 North
1.39 mi · 3%
GSP North
0.91 mi · 2%
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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
38.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 28m from Manasquan
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manasquan and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Manasquan and 26.9 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manasquan and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 38.11 mi (61.34 km).

Manasquan

#1 Manasquan

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Elizabeth

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Broad Street (-74.049245, 40.126194)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.7 L · about $7.23
Round trip
$14.46
3.54 gal · 13.4 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.23 $14.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.14 $16.28
Premium $4.95 $8.77 $17.54
Diesel $5.98 $10.58 $21.17

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 Elizabeth. The current time is 06:45:59.

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.