How far is Passaic, NJ from Manasquan, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Manasquan, NJ is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
62.93 mi
01h 24m
Flight
50.65 mi
81.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.65 mi
Kilometers
81.51 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.93 mi
Kilometers
101.28 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manasquan
Thu, Apr 16, 9:43 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Thu, Apr 16, 11:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-16T08:19
Arrive Manasquan
Thu, Apr 16, 9:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Passaic
31.4 mi
00h 42m
To Manasquan
31.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly 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 Passaic and Manasquan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 21 sec · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 18 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    976 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    3027 ft · 55 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2010 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Darling Avenue

    125 m · 10 sec · Darling Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2657 ft · 51 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Passaic Avenue

    2362 ft · 50 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    1022 ft · 31 sec · Watchung Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    20 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    3156 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton

    824 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3277 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    677 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    35 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Atlantic Avenue

    88 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
47.3 mi · 75%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 10%
Atlantic Avenue
2.55 mi · 4%
NJ 34 South
2.31 mi · 4%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.35 mi · 2%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

26.5 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 42m from Passaic
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Manasquan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 31.4 miles from Passaic and 31.4 miles from Manasquan.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Passaic and Manasquan. Straight-line distance: 50.65 mi (81.51 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Manasquan

#2 Manasquan

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,789
Coordinates40.1262300, -74.0493000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Manasquan (-74.0493, 40.12623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.41 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.14
4.44 gal · 16.82 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.07 $18.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.21 $20.42
Premium $4.95 $11.00 $22.00
Diesel $5.98 $13.28 $26.55

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 Passaic and Manasquan. The current time is 08:19:44.

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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.