Matawan, NJ Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Matawan, NJ works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 30 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Matawan, NJ head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
62.2 mi
Cherry Hill, NJ
Quickest Drive
36m
Union, NJ
Plan Around Matawan, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Matawan, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Matawan, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Matawan, NJ
Driving from Matawan, NJ
On average, trips departing from Matawan, NJ run 30 miles with a drive time of roughly 43m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 40 miles (49m), while the shortest is just 24 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Matawan, NJ most often head toward Toms River, NJ (39.5 mi, 49m), Jersey City, NJ (30.4 mi, 45m), Newark, NJ (27.6 mi, 43m), and Union, NJ (23.7 mi, 36m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 30-mile trip from Matawan, NJ, budget about $5 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Matawan, NJ and 1 routes heading into Matawan, NJ, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 24 to 40 miles.
The longest mapped route from Matawan, NJ covers 40 miles and takes approximately 49m. Shorter options start at just 24 miles.
The average route from Matawan, NJ runs about 30 miles with a drive time of roughly 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 30-mile trip from Matawan, NJ costs roughly $5 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Matawan, NJ include Toms River, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, Newark, NJ and Union, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Matawan, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,636
Median Income
$122,026
Median Home Value
$447,000
Median Age
35.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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