Origin
Jersey City, NJ
Morning in Jersey City on Saturday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jersey City, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
48.8 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monmouth Beach, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Duncan Avenue, US 1 South, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m 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 9m drive with frequent turns across 48.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Duncan Avenue 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 Jersey City, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Jersey City, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan Avenue | — | — |
| US 1 South | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| I 78 East | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| US 9 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Duncan Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Monmouth Beach, NJ.
1
Start on Olean Avenue
315 ft
·
16 sec
·
Olean Avenue
2
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
5
Take the exit straight toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
6
Merge slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
8
Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
I 95/NJTP North Tolls
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
I 95/NJTP North Tolls
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
11
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
12
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
12 mi
·
14 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
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
14
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
15
Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Southbound entrance
16
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
18
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Garden State Parkway
19
Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
20
Turn left onto Newman Springs Road
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Newman Springs Road
21
Continue on Newman Springs Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newman Springs Road
22
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Broad Street
23
Turn right onto Pinckney Road
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Pinckney Road
24
Continue on Branch Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Branch Avenue
25
Turn left onto Rumson Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Rumson Road
26
Turn right onto Seven Bridges Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seven Bridges Road
27
Continue on Myrtle Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
28
Turn left onto Monmouth Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Monmouth Boulevard
29
Turn left onto Patten Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Patten Avenue
30
At the end of the road, turn right onto Wesley Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Wesley Street
31
Continue on Riverdale Avenue
469 ft
·
16 sec
·
Riverdale Avenue
32
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.4 mi from Jersey City, NJ · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Jersey City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Monmouth Beach, NJ
The final approach into Monmouth Beach, 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
$8.09 one way
$16.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.46 | $18.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 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 | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
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.
Destination
Monmouth Beach, NJ
Morning in Monmouth Beach on Saturday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
18 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 9m 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 Jersey City, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Duncan Avenue, US 1 South, US 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 miles from Jersey City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.09 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 Jersey City, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Jersey City, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jersey City, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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