How far is Point Pleasant Beach, NJ from Laurelton Gardens, NJ?
The driving distance from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Point Pleasant Beach and Laurelton Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Pleasant Beach and Laurelton Gardens.
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Start on Cincinnati Avenue
72 m · 10 sec · Cincinnati Avenue
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Turn left onto Arnold Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Arnold Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Trenton Avenue
57 m · 7 sec · Trenton Avenue
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Turn left onto Arnold Avenue
2099 ft · 57 sec · Arnold Avenue
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Turn straight
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Ocean Road
752 ft · 1 min · Ocean Road
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Continue on Lakewood Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lakewood Road
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Continue on Ocean Road
2669 ft · 47 sec · Ocean Road
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Continue on Princeton Post Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Princeton Post Road
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Turn right onto Ocean Avenue
2247 ft · 42 sec · Ocean Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Point Pleasant Beach and Laurelton Gardens.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Princeton Post Road
Continue on Princeton Post Road
1.67 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Point Pleasant Beach and Partly Cloudy near Laurelton Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Point Pleasant Beach to Laurelton Gardens?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Point Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Point Pleasant Beach and 2.7 miles from Laurelton Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Point Pleasant Beach and Partly Cloudy near Laurelton Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Point Pleasant
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Point Pleasant.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Point Pleasant Beach and Laurelton Gardens. Straight-line distance: 4.7 mi (7.57 km).
#1 Point Pleasant Beach
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 4,597 |
| Coordinates | 40.0912300, -74.0479100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laurelton Gardens
Laurelton Gardens is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0742800, -74.1340300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurelton Gardens (-74.13403, 40.07428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.74 | $1.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.08 | $2.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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