How far is Roosevelt City, NJ from Point Pleasant, NJ?

The driving distance from Roosevelt City, NJ to Point Pleasant, NJ is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
21.78 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.72 mi
31.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.72 mi
Kilometers
31.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.78 mi
Kilometers
35.05 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Point Pleasant
Wed, Apr 15, 6:47 AM EDT
Return by in Roosevelt City
Wed, Apr 15, 7:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roosevelt City
2026-04-15T06:10
Arrive Point Pleasant
Wed, Apr 15, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roosevelt City
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
Leisure Knoll
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Roosevelt City
10.9 mi
00h 18m
To Point Pleasant
10.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roosevelt City and Point Pleasant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roosevelt City and Point Pleasant.

  1. 1

    Start on Roosevelt City Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt City Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    975 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle

    573 ft · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2293 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Lakehurst Circle

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Lakehurst Circle

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    106 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Princeton Post Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Princeton Post Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Ocean Road

    2669 ft · 47 sec · Ocean Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lakewood Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lakewood Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakewood Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roosevelt City and Point Pleasant.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakehurst Circle
10.3 mi · 47%
Princeton Post Road
1.68 mi · 8%
Roosevelt City Road
1.45 mi · 7%
Lakewood Road
1.29 mi · 6%
NJ 70 East
1.16 mi · 5%
Ocean Road
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lakehurst Circle

Continue straight

5.36 mi · 00h 08m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisure Knoll
00h 18m from Roosevelt City
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roosevelt City and Partly Sunny near Point Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roosevelt City to Point Pleasant?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Leisure Knoll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Roosevelt City and 10.9 miles from Point Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roosevelt City and Partly Sunny near Point Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Leisure Knoll

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

45 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

55 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

56 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roosevelt City and Point Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 19.72 mi (31.73 km).

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#1 Roosevelt City

Roosevelt City is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9381700, -74.3890400
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Point Pleasant

#2 Point Pleasant

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population18,902
Coordinates40.0831700, -74.0681900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Roosevelt City Road (-74.389046, 39.938193)
End: Lakewood Road (-74.068064, 40.082972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.91 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.29
1.54 gal · 5.82 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.15 $6.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.54 $7.08
Premium $4.95 $3.81 $7.63
Diesel $5.98 $4.60 $9.21

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Roosevelt City and Point Pleasant. The current time is 06:10:40.

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.