How far is Trenton, NJ from Manahawkin, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Manahawkin, NJ is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
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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 16m.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Manahawkin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Manahawkin.
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Start on Chambers Street
2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive
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Turn right onto Whitehorse Avenue
2247 ft · 56 sec · Whitehorse Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Horse Circle
39 m · 2 sec · Bordentown Road
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Exit the rotary onto Bordentown Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Bordentown Road
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Keep slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Pemberton Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Pemberton Road
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Continue on West Hampton Street
3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street
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Continue on Pemberton Bypass
823 ft · 24 sec · Pemberton Bypass
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Turn right onto Magnolia Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Magnolia Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle
150 m · 7 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 72 East: Barnegat
23.3 mi · 32 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 Trenton and Manahawkin.
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.
NJ 72 East
Exit the rotary onto NJ 72 East: Barnegat
23.3 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Manahawkin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Manahawkin?
The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Trenton and 26.1 miles from Manahawkin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Trenton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Manahawkin.
Stop Ideas Near Magnolia
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 Magnolia.
Cornwells Heights
Atco, New Jersey
Trenton Transit Center
Lindenwold
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Manahawkin. Straight-line distance: 44.24 mi (71.19 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.00 | $22.01 |
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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