How far is Point Pleasant Beach, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.88 mi
01h 04m
Flight
45.01 mi
72.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.01 mi
Kilometers
72.43 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.88 mi
Kilometers
88.32 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Return by in Point Pleasant Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Point Pleasant Beach
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Point Pleasant Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Matawan
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Point Pleasant Beach
27.4 mi
00h 32m
To Newark
27.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Point Pleasant Beach and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Point Pleasant Beach and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on Cincinnati Avenue

    72 m · 5 sec · Cincinnati Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Hawthorne Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Hawthorne Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    88 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    24 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1 km · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    3079 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    9.5 mi · 12 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Point Pleasant Beach and Newark.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
30.9 mi · 56%
New Jersey Turnpike
9.52 mi · 17%
Hawthorne Avenue
5.62 mi · 10%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 6%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 3%
I 95
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matawan
00h 32m from Point Pleasant Beach
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Point Pleasant Beach and Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Point Pleasant Beach to Newark?

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Matawan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Point Pleasant Beach and 27.5 miles from Newark.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Point Pleasant Beach and Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Matawan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Matawan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Matawan.

RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

35 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Point Pleasant Beach and Newark. Straight-line distance: 45.01 mi (72.43 km).

Point Pleasant Beach

#1 Point Pleasant Beach

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population4,597
Coordinates40.0912300, -74.0479100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Newark

#2 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: NJ 35 (-74.048177, 40.091213)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.33 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.85
3.88 gal · 14.66 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.93 $15.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.92 $17.84
Premium $4.95 $9.61 $19.22
Diesel $5.98 $11.60 $23.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Point Pleasant Beach and Newark. The current time is 03:54:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.