How far is Point Pleasant, NJ from Seaside Heights, NJ?

The driving distance from Point Pleasant, NJ to Seaside Heights, NJ is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.21 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.6 mi
15.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.6 mi
Kilometers
15.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.21 mi
Kilometers
18.04 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seaside Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in Point Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Point Pleasant
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Seaside Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Point Pleasant
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Mantoloking
NJ

Borough of New Jersey, United States

From Point Pleasant
5.6 mi
00h 11m
To Seaside Heights
5.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Point Pleasant and Seaside Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Point Pleasant and Seaside Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakewood Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Lakewood Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Ocean Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Ocean Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Richmond Avenue

    108 m · 6 sec · Richmond Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Sea Avenue

    1295 ft · 24 sec · Sea Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Avenue

    567 ft · 10 sec · Main Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Ocean Avenue

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Ocean Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Central Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Anna O Hankins Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Anna O Hankins Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    869 ft · 27 sec · West Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hiering Avenue

    1178 ft · 32 sec · Hiering Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Ocean Terrace

    1492 ft · 43 sec · Ocean Terrace

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sheridan Avenue

    623 ft · 27 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sheridan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Point Pleasant and Seaside Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Central Avenue
3.63 mi · 32%
Ocean Avenue
3.46 mi · 31%
Anna O Hankins Boulevard
1.25 mi · 11%
Ocean Road
1.09 mi · 10%
East Central Avenue
0.7 mi · 6%
Ocean Terrace
0.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Central Avenue

Continue on West Central Avenue

3.46 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mantoloking
00h 11m from Point Pleasant
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Point Pleasant and Mostly Sunny near Seaside Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Point Pleasant to Seaside Heights?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Mantoloking is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Point Pleasant and 5.6 miles from Seaside Heights.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Point Pleasant and Mostly Sunny near Seaside Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Mantoloking

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mantoloking, 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 Mantoloking.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

58 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

61 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

63 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

63 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Point Pleasant and Seaside Heights. Straight-line distance: 9.6 mi (15.45 km).

Point Pleasant

#1 Point Pleasant

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population18,902
Coordinates40.0831700, -74.0681900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Seaside Heights

#2 Seaside Heights

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population3,024
Coordinates39.9442900, -74.0729100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Point Pleasant (-74.06819, 40.08317)
End: Seaside Heights (-74.07291, 39.94429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.27
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.63 $3.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.84 $3.68
Premium $4.95 $1.98 $3.96
Diesel $5.98 $2.39 $4.78

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 and Seaside Heights. The current time is 00:06:32.

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.