Origin
Manasquan, NJ
Afternoon in Manasquan on Thursday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manasquan, NJ to Newark, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
53 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manasquan, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
This 53-mile drive from Manasquan, NJ to Newark, NJ is a straightforward trip, estimated to take around 1 hour and 13 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike, this route is a solid choice for a single-day excursion, with no overnight stops recommended. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $9 for this journey through the Northeast region. The overall feel is that of a typical, efficient drive connecting two points within the state, focusing on getting you to your destination without extensive detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 53 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
With 86% of the drive on highways, this route is heavily focused on faster travel. You'll experience a significant stretch of 30.5 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of your journey. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of Atlantic Avenue suggests a transition onto more local roads as you approach your destination. This profile means you'll likely encounter a mix of steady cruising and potentially some slower traffic closer to Newark.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward GSP Toll North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP Toll North
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North, I 195 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GSP North, I 195 West
8
35.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
8
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
8
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
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 Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Gsp North, Njtp: New York City, Trenton, Njtp North: New York City and Newark Airport - among others.
Gsp Toll North
3.9 mi in
|
~6m
Gsp North
4.5 mi in
|
~7m
Njtp: New York City
35.7 mi in
|
~45m
Trenton
35.7 mi in
|
~45m
Njtp North: New York City
36.7 mi in
|
~48m
Newark Airport
46.8 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Elizabeth Seaport
46.8 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Downtown
50.2 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via NJ 21
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 30.5 mi | 37m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| NJ 21 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| NJ 34 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| NJ 81 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 30.5 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manasquan, NJ and Newark, 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
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP Toll North
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward GSP North, I 195 West
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Toward GSP North
13
Merge onto GSP
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
15
Continue on GSP
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
18
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
19
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
21
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
22
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
229 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Street
29
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Market Street
Use the left lane.
30
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.5 mi from Manasquan, NJ · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Manasquan, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newark, NJ
The final approach into Newark, 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
$8.79 one way
$17.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.16
Garden State Parkway
(30.5 mi)
$1.83
New Jersey Turnpike
(9.5 mi)
$1.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$3
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Newark, NJ
Afternoon in Newark on Thursday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
7 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
1h 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 Newark, NJ covers 53 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, 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 26.5 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 $8.79 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 53 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Manasquan, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Gsp North, Njtp: New York City, Trenton, Njtp North: New York City and Newark Airport - among others.
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