How far is Newark, NJ from Manahawkin, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Manahawkin, NJ is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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 47m.
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.
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Manahawkin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Manahawkin.
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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
61 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton
752 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island
1190 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Manahawkin
870 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
673 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Bay Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · East Bay Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bay Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Manahawkin.
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
61 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny near Manahawkin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Manahawkin?
The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Newark and 42.2 miles from Manahawkin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near Manahawkin.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton
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 Hamilton.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Manahawkin. Straight-line distance: 72.02 mi (115.9 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 Manahawkin
Census-designated place in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,303 |
| Coordinates | 39.6954000, -74.2587500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manahawkin (-74.25875, 39.6954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $12.18 | $24.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.71 | $27.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.76 | $29.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
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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