How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Manasquan, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Manasquan, NJ is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
37.77 mi
00h 49m
Flight
32.28 mi
51.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.28 mi
Kilometers
51.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.77 mi
Kilometers
60.79 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manasquan
Thu, Oct 15, 4:43 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Thu, Oct 15, 5:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-10-15T15:54
Arrive Manasquan
Thu, Oct 15, 4:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lincroft
NJ

Census designated place

From Woodbridge
18.9 mi
00h 24m
To Manasquan
18.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65ยฐF
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
64ยฐF
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Manasquan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    19 m ยท 5 sec ยท Green Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Amboy Avenue

    1548 ft ยท 38 sec ยท Amboy Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3064 ft ยท 1 min ยท Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    999 ft ยท 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi ยท 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Garden State Parkway South

    1492 ft ยท 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.3 mi ยท 3 min ยท Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km ยท 49 sec ยท Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    26.5 mi ยท 31 min ยท Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

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

    3156 ft ยท 1 min

  11. 11

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

    824 ft ยท 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle

    1 km ยท 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3277 ft ยท 45 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m ยท 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 km ยท 49 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    677 ft ยท 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    35 m ยท 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.6 mi ยท 3 min ยท Atlantic Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Atlantic Avenue

    88 m ยท 4 sec ยท Atlantic Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.5 km ยท 2 min ยท Atlantic Avenue

  21. 21

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

    8 m ยท 1 sec ยท Broad Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
29.6 mi ยท 78%
Atlantic Avenue
2.55 mi ยท 7%
NJ 34 South
2.31 mi ยท 6%
Main Street
2.14 mi ยท 6%
NJ 138 East
0.6 mi ยท 2%
Amboy Avenue
0.29 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

26.5 mi ยท 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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincroft
00h 24m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge to Manasquan?

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Woodbridge and 18.9 miles from Manasquan.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincroft

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

42 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Manasquan. Straight-line distance: 32.28 mi (51.95 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Manasquan

#2 Manasquan

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,789
Coordinates40.1262300, -74.0493000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Manasquan (-74.0493, 40.12623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.05 L ยท about $5.71
Round trip
$11.42
2.66 gal ยท 10.1 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $5.71 $11.42
Mid-grade $4.88 $6.49 $12.98
Premium $5.18 $6.88 $13.77
Diesel $6.32 $8.40 $16.80

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Manasquan. The current time is 15:54:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.