Origin
Manasquan, NJ
Afternoon in Manasquan on Thursday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manasquan, NJ to Edison, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
37.9 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 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manasquan, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manasquan, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 37.9 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 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 NJ 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m 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 51m highway drive covering 37.9 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 18 and NJ 34. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.4 miles on NJ 18.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 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 NJ 18 and NJ 34. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 524 Spur / Atlantic Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 37.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 524 Spur / Atlantic Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 524 Spur / Atlantic Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles (NJ 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 524 Spur / Atlantic Avenue
Turn left onto CR 524 Spur / Atlantic Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 524 Spur / Atlantic Avenue
Enter roundabout onto CR 524 Spur / Atlantic Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NJ 34
Take the exit onto NJ 34
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NJ 18
Merge onto NJ 18
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
34.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 21.4 mi | 24m |
| NJ 34 | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| NJ 33 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Reed Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 18
— 21.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manasquan, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on CR 20
27 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Turn left onto CR 524 Spur
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto CR 524 Spur
285 ft
·
3 sec
·
Atlantic Avenue
4
Continue on CR 524 Spur
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
6
Merge onto NJ 34
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 34
7
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
287 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 34
8
Continue on NJ 34
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
NJ 34
9
Continue on NJ 34
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34
451 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
11
Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
12
Take the exit onto NJ 34
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
14
Merge onto NJ 18
21 mi
·
24 min
·
NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Use the left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
17
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 1
20
Turn right
462 ft
·
39 sec
21
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
22
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
23
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Manasquan, NJ · 25m 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Manasquan, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edison, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Edison, 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
$6.28 one way
$12.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 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 | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
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
Edison, NJ
Afternoon in Edison on Thursday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 Manasquan, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 37.9 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 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 Manasquan, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.28 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 16 decision points packed into just 37.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 524 Spur / Atlantic Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 524 Spur / Atlantic Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles (NJ 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Manasquan, NJ to Edison, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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