Origin
Manasquan, NJ
Morning in Manasquan on Sunday
Local time
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manasquan, NJ to Newark, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
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.
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.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 50.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Morning in Newark on Sunday
Local time
11:57 AM
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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.5 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
About the Cities
Arriving in Newark, NJ
Full guide →Newark is New Jersey's largest city and second largest in Metro New York. Although one of the great historic cities of the Northeast and the most culture-rich city in the state, Newark is often overlooked in favor of Goliath-like Manhattan and towns along the Hudson River, such as Jersey City and Hoboken. While no longer the industrial powerhouse it once was, Newark remains one of America's major shipping, rail, and air hubs. Public transportation is abundant, making it easy to get to, from, and around the city. Newark has been economically disadvantaged for some time, and suffers from a bad reputation, often informed by negative stereotyping. Thanks in large part to a nationally high-profile mayor (Cory Booker, now a U.S.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.16 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Newark, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newark, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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