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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Chambers Street
2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive
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Turn right onto Hempstead Road
1458 ft · 46 sec · Hempstead Road
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Turn straight onto South Broad Street
87 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
32.2 mi · 37 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Brielle
1318 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto American Legion Way
127 m · 24 sec · American Legion Way
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Turn left onto Cincinnati Avenue
53 m · 2 sec · Cincinnati Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roosevelt.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
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).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Point Pleasant Beach
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 4,597 |
| Coordinates | 40.0912300, -74.0479100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Point Pleasant Beach (-74.04791, 40.09123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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