Origin
Edison, NJ
Evening in Edison on Thursday
Local time
7:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Manasquan, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edison, NJ
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Manasquan, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to Manasquan, NJ covers 37.8 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 18, NJ 34, Atlantic Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.4 miles on State Route 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 37.8 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 18 and NJ 34. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.4 miles on State Route 18.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 18 and NJ 34. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 37.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles (NJ 18; CR 527 / State Route 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
9
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NJ 18; CR 527 / State Route 18
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527 / State Route 18
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
5
35.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Edison, NJ to Manasquan, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
Brunswick
3 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 21.4 mi | 27m |
| NJ 34 | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Reed Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 21.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Manasquan, NJ.
1
Start on this road
175 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Reed Street
348 ft
·
20 sec
·
Reed Street
3
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
18 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 529
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 1
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
21 mi
·
27 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto NJ 34
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
11
Take the ramp onto NJ 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34
12
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
219 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 34
13
Continue on NJ 34
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
15
Continue on NJ 34
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
NJ 34
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
17
Keep slight right at fork
115 ft
·
4 sec
18
Turn right onto CR 524 Spur
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
19
Enter roundabout onto CR 524 Spur
289 ft
·
3 sec
·
Atlantic Avenue
20
Continue on CR 524 Spur
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
21
At end of road, turn right onto CR 20
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Broad Street
22
Arrive at destination
CR 20
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Edison, NJ · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manasquan, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Manasquan, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.27 one way
$12.53 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Manasquan, NJ
Evening in Manasquan on Thursday
Local time
7:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Edison, NJ to Manasquan, NJ covers 37.8 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 18, NJ 34, Atlantic Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 miles from Edison, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 37.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles (NJ 18; CR 527 / State Route 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Edison, NJ to Manasquan, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
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