Origin
Manasquan, NJ
Afternoon in Manasquan on Thursday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manasquan, NJ to Union City, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
60.5 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manasquan, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Union City, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manasquan, NJ to Union City, NJ covers 60.5 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlantic Avenue, NJ 34 North, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 60.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m 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 14m drive with frequent turns across 60.5 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.
Atlantic 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 Manasquan, NJ to Union City, NJ is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Manasquan, NJ to Union City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Avenue | — | — |
| NJ 34 North | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| GSP Toll North | — | — |
| I 195 West | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Atlantic Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manasquan, NJ and Union City, NJ.
1
Start on Broad Street
26 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Atlantic Avenue
285 ft
·
4 sec
·
Atlantic Avenue
4
Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
5
Take the ramp right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
NJ 34 North: Matawan
6
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
289 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
8
Exit the roundabout
79 ft
·
1 sec
9
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
10
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Toll North
11
Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GSP North, I 195 West
12
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
13
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
14
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
15
Continue on Garden State Parkway
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
17
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
18
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
19
Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
21
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi
·
17 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
22
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
23
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
24
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
25
Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard
262 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kennedy Boulevard
26
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
27
Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
295 ft
·
17 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
28
Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
29
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
47th Street
30
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
31
Turn right onto 45th Street
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
45th Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.2 mi from Manasquan, NJ · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Manasquan, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Union City, NJ
The final approach into Union City, 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
$10.03 one way
$20.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.73 | $23.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
$0.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$16
Total
$26
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Union City, NJ
Afternoon in Union City on Thursday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
21 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 14m 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 Union City, NJ covers 60.5 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic Avenue, NJ 34 North, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.2 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 $10.03 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 Manasquan, NJ to Union City, NJ is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Manasquan, NJ to Union City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Manasquan, NJ to Union City, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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