How far is Paterson, NJ from Manasquan, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Manasquan, NJ is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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.
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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 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Manasquan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Manasquan.
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Start on Colt Street
66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street
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Turn right onto Ellison Street
879 ft · 28 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
744 ft · 15 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right
81 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Ward Street
1656 ft · 34 sec · Ward Street
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Continue on Oliver Street
942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP South
2756 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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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
26.5 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
3156 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
824 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3277 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right
677 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
35 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Atlantic Avenue
88 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
8 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Manasquan.
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
26.5 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Paterson 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 Paterson to Manasquan?
The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 33.1 miles from Paterson and 33.1 miles from Manasquan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Manasquan.
Stop Ideas Near South Amboy
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 South Amboy.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Manasquan. Straight-line distance: 55 mi (88.51 km).
#1 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manasquan
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,789 |
| Coordinates | 40.1262300, -74.0493000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manasquan (-74.0493, 40.12623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.72 | $21.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.54 | $23.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
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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