How far is Newark, NJ from Bradley Beach, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Bradley Beach, NJ is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Bradley Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Bradley Beach.
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Start on Market Street
905 ft · 35 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Mulberry Street
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Turn slight right onto McCarter Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · McCarter Highway
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Merge slight left
1072 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
719 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
2178 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
9.4 mi · 11 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
18.2 mi · 21 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls
2055 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
1319 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Wayside Road
1727 ft · 34 sec · Wayside Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP South, NJ 18 South, NJ 36 East
1166 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 66 East: Asbury Park
1474 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Asbury Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Asbury Avenue
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Turn straight onto Asbury Park Circle
1.6 mi · 3 min · Asbury Park Circle
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
2174 ft · 60 sec · 6th Avenue
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Continue on Brinley Avenue
1997 ft · 57 sec · Brinley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brinley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Bradley Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
18.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newark and Chance Rain Showers near Bradley Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Bradley Beach?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Laurence Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Newark and 24.3 miles from Bradley Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newark and Chance Rain Showers near Bradley Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Laurence Harbor
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 Laurence Harbor.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Bradley Beach. Straight-line distance: 37.8 mi (60.83 km).
#1 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bradley Beach
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 4,131 |
| Coordinates | 40.2023400, -74.0120800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradley Beach (-74.01208, 40.20234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.23 | $20.45 |
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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