Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Road Trips
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 44 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
67.2 mi
Paterson, NJ
Quickest Drive
25m
Toms River, NJ
Plan Around Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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Trips from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Driving from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Expect an average of 44 miles and about 59m behind the wheel when leaving Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 67 miles (1h 28m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Point Pleasant Beach, NJ most often head toward Paterson, NJ (67.2 mi, 1h 28m), Newark, NJ (54.8 mi, 1h 14m), Trenton, NJ (43 mi, 53m), Somerset, NJ (41.6 mi, 55m), and Toms River, NJ (15.7 mi, 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 44-mile trip from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, budget about $7 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Point Pleasant Beach, NJ and 2 routes heading into Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 67 miles.
The longest mapped route from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ covers 67 miles and takes approximately 1h 28m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.
The average route from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ runs about 44 miles with a drive time of roughly 59m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 44-mile trip from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ costs roughly $7 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ include Paterson, NJ, Newark, NJ, Trenton, NJ and Somerset, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,826
Median Income
$131,641
Median Home Value
$813,500
Median Age
47.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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