Origin
Absecon, NJ
Afternoon in Absecon on Saturday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Absecon, NJ to Pleasantville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5m
Distance
3.1 mi
5 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 5m
★
6 AM
0h 6m
8 AM
0h 7m
10 AM
0h 6m
12 PM
0h 6m
3 PM
0h 6m
5 PM
0h 7m
8 PM
0h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Absecon, NJ
Garrison Gao
Pleasantville, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Absecon, NJ to Pleasantville, NJ covers 3.1 miles and takes about 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, South Shore Road, Shore Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2 miles on North Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Shore Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Shore Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Black Horse Pike East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Faunce Landing Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Absecon, NJ and Pleasantville, NJ.
1
Start on East Faunce Landing Road
71 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Faunce Landing Road
2
Turn left onto NJ 157
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Shore Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on CR 585
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shore Road
4
Continue on CR 585
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
5
Turn left onto US 40; US 322
92 ft
·
10 sec
·
Black Horse Pike East
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Arrive at destination
US 40; US 322
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 157 / Shore Road
Turn left onto NJ 157 / Shore Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 40; US 322 / Black Horse Pike East
Turn left onto US 40; US 322 / Black Horse Pike East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.51 one way
$1.03 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.56 | $1.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $0.60 | $1.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.68 | $1.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.9 | 0 | $0.33 | $0.15 |
| Efficient EV | 0.8 | 0 | $0.27 | $0.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.43 | $0.20 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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.
Destination
Pleasantville, NJ
Afternoon in Pleasantville on Saturday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
3.1 mi in 5m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2 mi on North Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 157 / Shore Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Absecon, NJ to Pleasantville, NJ is easy. At 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NJ 157 / Shore Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (US 40; US 322 / Black Horse Pike East): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5m. Total distance: 3.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2 miles on North Main Street. 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: near the start (NJ 157 / Shore Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (US 40; US 322 / Black Horse Pike East): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pleasantville, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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