How far is Manasquan, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Manasquan, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
60.48 mi
01h 14m
Flight
45.16 mi
72.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.16 mi
Kilometers
72.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.48 mi
Kilometers
97.34 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Thu, Apr 16, 8:02 AM EDT
Return by in Manasquan
Thu, Apr 16, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manasquan
2026-04-16T06:47
Arrive Union City
Thu, Apr 16, 8:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Manasquan
30.2 mi
00h 37m
To Union City
30.3 mi
00h 37m

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
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manasquan and Union City.

  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

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
30.9 mi · 51%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 23%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 10%
Atlantic Avenue
2.48 mi · 4%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 3%
NJ 34 North
1.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 37m from Manasquan
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manasquan and Mostly Sunny near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manasquan to Union City?

The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Manasquan and 30.3 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manasquan and Union City. Straight-line distance: 45.16 mi (72.68 km).

Manasquan

#1 Manasquan

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,789
Coordinates40.1262300, -74.0493000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Broad Street (-74.049245, 40.126194)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.08 L · about $8.70
Round trip
$17.41
4.26 gal · 16.16 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.70 $17.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.80 $19.59
Premium $4.95 $10.55 $21.10
Diesel $5.98 $12.74 $25.47

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 Union City. The current time is 06:47:45.

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.