How far is Manasquan, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Manasquan, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
43.05 mi
00h 46m
Flight
37.15 mi
59.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.15 mi
Kilometers
59.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.05 mi
Kilometers
69.28 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Thu, Apr 16, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Manasquan
Thu, Apr 16, 8:19 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 Trenton
Thu, Apr 16, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Roosevelt
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Manasquan
20.6 mi
00h 23m
To Trenton
22.5 mi
00h 23m

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
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    79 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Jersey Expressway

    32.1 mi · 37 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive

    892 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive

    891 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Arena Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
32.1 mi · 75%
Atlantic Avenue
2.48 mi · 6%
NJ 34 North
2.23 mi · 5%
Arena Drive
2.13 mi · 5%
South Olden Avenue
1.24 mi · 3%
Hamilton Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Continue on Central Jersey Expressway

32.1 mi · 00h 37m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roosevelt
00h 23m from Manasquan
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manasquan and Partly Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Manasquan and 22.5 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

24 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

41 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manasquan and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 37.15 mi (59.79 km).

Manasquan

#1 Manasquan

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Broad Street (-74.049245, 40.126194)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.42
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.21 $12.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.95 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $5.98 $9.09 $18.18

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 Trenton. The current time is 06:45:58.

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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.