How far is Toms River, NJ from Manasquan, NJ?

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Manasquan, NJ is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.21 mi
00h 23m
Flight
14.28 mi
22.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.28 mi
Kilometers
22.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.21 mi
Kilometers
27.7 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manasquan
Thu, Apr 16, 10:32 AM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Thu, Apr 16, 10:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-16T10:09
Arrive Manasquan
Thu, Apr 16, 10:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Toms River
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Brick
NJ

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

From Toms River
8.6 mi
00h 11m
To Manasquan
8.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Toms River and Manasquan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Manasquan.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 37 West

    753 ft · 22 sec · Route 37 West

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge

    2538 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood

    1956 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant

    1894 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1704 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Atlantic Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  14. 14

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

    8 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 70
6.66 mi · 39%
Garden State Parkway
6.42 mi · 37%
Atlantic Avenue
0.94 mi · 5%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 4%
US 9 Toll North
0.48 mi · 3%
Route 37 West
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

6.42 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
14.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brick
00h 11m from Toms River
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Toms River 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 Toms River to Manasquan?

The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Toms River and 8.6 miles from Manasquan.

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

The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Manasquan.

Stop Ideas Near Brick

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

50 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

55 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

55 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

59 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Manasquan. Straight-line distance: 14.28 mi (22.98 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Manasquan

#2 Manasquan

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,789
Coordinates40.1262300, -74.0493000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Manasquan (-74.0493, 40.12623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.3 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.22 gal · 4.6 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.95 $3.02 $6.04
Diesel $5.98 $3.65 $7.30

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 Toms River and Manasquan. The current time is 10:09:21.

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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.