Origin
Manasquan, NJ
Morning in Manasquan on Saturday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manasquan, NJ to Hamilton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manasquan, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
The drive from Manasquan, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 8.1 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 35, Gully Road, Belmar Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3 miles on NJ 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Manasquan, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 8.1 miles and takes about 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 524 Spur / Atlantic Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 (NJ 35): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 524 Spur / Atlantic Avenue
Turn left onto CR 524 Spur / Atlantic Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 35
Enter roundabout onto NJ 35
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward ramp to Route 138 West, to I-195 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward ramp to Route 138 West, to I-195 West
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
New Bedford Road
Turn right onto New Bedford Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 18 / Belmar Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 18 / Belmar Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manasquan, NJ and Hamilton, NJ, road signs point toward Ramp To Route 138 West and To I-195 West.
Ramp To Route 138 West
3.9 mi in
|
~5m
To I-195 West
3.9 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 35 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Gully Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Belmar Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| NJ 138 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| New Bedford Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 35
— 3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manasquan, NJ and Hamilton, 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 NJ 35
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
NJ 35
4
Continue on NJ 35
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
NJ 35
5
Continue on NJ 35
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 35
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward ramp to Route 138 West, to I-195 West
7
Continue on NJ 138
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 138
8
Turn right onto New Bedford Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
New Bedford Road
9
Turn left onto CR 18
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmar Boulevard
10
Turn straight onto Gully Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Gully Road
11
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Hamilton, NJ
Morning in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
22 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
13m 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 Hamilton, NJ covers 8.1 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 35, Gully Road, Belmar Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4 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 $1.34 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 straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 524 Spur / Atlantic Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (NJ 35): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Manasquan, NJ and Hamilton, NJ, road signs point toward Ramp To Route 138 West and To I-195 West.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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