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

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
43.16 mi
00h 55m
Flight
37.72 mi
60.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.72 mi
Kilometers
60.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.16 mi
Kilometers
69.46 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Point Pleasant Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Point Pleasant Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
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
Roosevelt
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Trenton
21.6 mi
00h 27m
To Point Pleasant Beach
21.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    1458 ft · 46 sec · Hempstead Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Broad Street

    87 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    32.2 mi · 37 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Brielle

    1318 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto American Legion Way

    127 m · 24 sec · American Legion Way

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cincinnati Avenue

    53 m · 2 sec · Cincinnati Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cincinnati Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
32.2 mi · 75%
NJ 34 South
6.64 mi · 15%
Arena Drive
1.85 mi · 4%
South Olden Avenue
1.21 mi · 3%
Hamilton Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
Hempstead Road
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

32.2 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roosevelt
00h 27m from Trenton
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Point Pleasant Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Trenton and 21.6 miles from Point Pleasant Beach.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

24 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

41 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Point Pleasant Beach. Straight-line distance: 37.72 mi (60.7 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Point Pleasant Beach

#2 Point Pleasant Beach

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population4,597
Coordinates40.0912300, -74.0479100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Point Pleasant Beach (-74.04791, 40.09123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.77 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.42
3.04 gal · 11.54 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.21 $12.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.95 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $5.98 $9.09 $18.18

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 Trenton and Point Pleasant Beach. The current time is 00:43:49.

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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.