Vineland, NJ to Point Pleasant, NJ is 75.9 miles and takes about 1h 47m via NJ 70 East, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the southern part of the state up toward the coast. You'll find a mix of driving experiences on this route, making it a straightforward option for a day trip. Plan for a manageable drive that won't dominate your entire day, leaving you time to enjoy your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38 miles from Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NJ 70
20.5 mi
29m
Trenton Road
17.6 mi
23m
NJ 70 East
11.1 mi
15m
12th Street
6.1 mi
7m
Lakehurst Circle
4.9 mi
7m
Landis Avenue
3.7 mi
5m
North Lincoln Avenue
2.6 mi
3m
Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 20.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vineland, NJ and Point Pleasant, NJ.
1
Start on Landis Avenue
3.7 mi·5 min·Landis Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto CR 655
2.6 mi·3 min·North Lincoln Avenue
3
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi·23 sec·Wheat Road
4
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·1 min·Blue Anchor Road
5
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi·52 sec·Hammonton Road
6
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi·2 min·Buena-Hammonton Road
7
Continue on NJ 54
4.4 mi·5 min·12th Street
8
Continue on NJ 54
0.4 mi·29 sec·Route 54 North
9
Continue on NJ 54
1.7 mi·2 min·12th Street
10
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·2 min·Bellevue Avenue
11
Turn right onto NJ 54
501 ft·8 sec·NJ 54
12
Continue on US 206
18 mi·23 min·Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
109 ft·1 sec·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
14
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi·10 min·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach IslandUse the straight lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft·5 sec·NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
16
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi·15 min·NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: LakehurstUse the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
6.0 mi·8 min·NJ 70; CR 530
18
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
0.1 mi·9 sec·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
19
Continue on NJ 70
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
20
Continue on NJ 70
0.4 mi·54 sec·NJ 70
Use the left lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
4.9 mi·7 min·Lakehurst Circle
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on NJ 70
5.4 mi·8 min·NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on NJ 70
349 ft·8 sec·NJ 70
Use the slight right / right lanes.
24
Turn slight right onto (NJ 88Z)
1.7 mi·2 min·Princeton Post Road
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on NJ 88
0.5 mi·47 sec·Ocean Road
26
Continue on NJ 88
1.3 mi·2 min·Lakewood Road
27
Arrive at destination
NJ 88
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 47m duration, this is a comfortable one-day trip. Leaving Vineland in the late morning should allow you to arrive in Point Pleasant with plenty of afternoon daylight. There are no recommended stops built into this route, so you have flexibility to pull over as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is $14, but it's always wise to top off before heading out, especially since NJ 70 East is your primary road for a significant portion of the drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38 miles from Vineland, NJ, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Point Pleasant, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Vineland, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Vineland, NJ
This is one driving day of about 75.9 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Vineland, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 70 for about 20.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 35.9 and 62.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
35.9 mi into trip|~48m in|NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
5
36 mi into trip|~48m in|NJ 70
Slight right onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
5
43.7 mi into trip|~59m in|NJ 70 East
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
6
60.9 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, To...
6
62.1 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.42 one way
$26.85 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$14.70
$29.40
premium
$5.24
$15.67
$31.34
diesel
$5.35
$15.99
$31.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.8
0
$7.97
$3.64
Efficient EV
19
0
$6.64
$3.04
EV Truck/SUV
30.4
0
$10.63
$4.86
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of May 24, 2026
Origin
Vineland, NJ
Afternoon
in Vineland on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Rain
E 10 to 15 mph90% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 23 at 4:03PM EDT until May 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Point Pleasant, NJ
Afternoon
in Point Pleasant on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Rain
E 20 mph96% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 23 at 4:03PM EDT until May 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
60°F
Lumberton, NJ
38 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 42% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a stretch of 20.5 miles on NJ 70, which is the longest continuous segment on a single road. Expect a relatively smooth transition between highway cruising and surface street driving as you make your way toward Point Pleasant.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.5 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 35.9 miles in near NJ 70.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35.9 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.7 miles (NJ 70 East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
142 ft26 ft
Total Climb
169 ft
Total Descent
250 ft
Highest Point
142 ft
~54.2 mi in
Elevation Range
116 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Vineland, NJ and Point Pleasant, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island, Toms River and Brick.
Point Pleasant is a small borough in the New Jersey Shore region. This close-to-the-coast community is often confused with its coastal neighbor, Point Pleasant Beach.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 75.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.5 miles on NJ 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.9 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.7 miles (NJ 70 East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Point Pleasant, NJ before heading back.
