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Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Manasquan, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

47.6 mi

77 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Union County, New Jersey, United States

Elizabethport, NJ

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Downtown Manasquan, NJ, NJ

Manasquan, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Trip Overview

The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Manasquan, NJ covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 2nd Street, 3rd Avenue, Atlantic Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 47.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 47.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Manasquan, NJ is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Manasquan, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
2nd Street
3rd Avenue
Atlantic Street
Cole Place
Brunswick Avenue
I 95
I 95 South
New Jersey Turnpike

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 2nd Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Manasquan, NJ.

1

Start on Broadway

371 ft · 22 sec · Broadway
2

Turn left onto 2nd Street

0.6 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
3

Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

0.3 mi · 57 sec · 3rd Avenue
4

Turn left onto Atlantic Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Atlantic Street
5

Continue on Cole Place

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Cole Place
6

Continue on Brunswick Avenue

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Brunswick Avenue
7

Take the ramp left toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike

0.3 mi · 46 sec · I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

0.1 mi · 12 sec · I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
9

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 37 sec
10

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

6.9 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike
11

Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

1.4 mi · 2 min · GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
12

Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

0.3 mi · 33 sec · GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
13

Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

0.5 mi · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
14

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

3.0 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
15

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
16

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

27 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway
17

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

0.6 mi · 1 min · NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
18

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

0.2 mi · 20 sec · NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
19

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle

0.6 mi · 1 min · NJ 34 South: Brielle
20

Merge slight left

0.6 mi · 45 sec
21

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

226 ft · 3 sec · the route
22

Exit the roundabout

0.7 mi · 49 sec
23

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 18 sec
24

Keep slight right

115 ft · 4 sec
25

Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
26

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Atlantic Avenue

289 ft · 4 sec · Atlantic Avenue
27

Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue
28

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

26 ft · 1 sec · Broad Street
29

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.8 mi from Elizabethport, NJ · 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

24 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Manasquan, NJ

The final approach into Manasquan, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.89 one way

$15.78 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.64 $17.29
premium $4.93 $9.23 $18.46
diesel $5.61 $10.51 $21.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.3 0 $5.00 $2.28
Efficient EV 11.9 0 $4.17 $1.90
EV Truck/SUV 19 0 $6.66 $3.05

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Elizabethport, NJ

Afternoon in Elizabethport on Thursday

Local time

1:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manasquan, NJ

Afternoon in Manasquan on Thursday

Local time

1:02 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

20 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 4m 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 Elizabethport, NJ to Manasquan, NJ covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 2nd Street, 3rd Avenue, Atlantic Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 miles from Elizabethport, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.89 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.
The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Manasquan, NJ is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Manasquan, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elizabethport, NJ to Manasquan, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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