Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Night in Hamilton on Thursday
Local time
9:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.5 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Mary V
Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ covers 11.5 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brighton Avenue, NJ 18 South, NJ 138 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 11.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brighton Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hamilton, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Avenue | — | — |
| NJ 18 South | — | — |
| NJ 138 West | — | — |
| NJ 34 South | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| American Legion Way | — | — |
| Cincinnati Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Brighton Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.
1
Start on Gully Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gully Road
2
Turn left onto Brighton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Brighton Avenue
3
Take the ramp right toward NJ 18 South
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
NJ 18 South
4
Merge slight right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
5
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant
6
Merge slight left
1.7 mi
·
2 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South, GSP South: Brielle, Point Pleasant
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
NJ 34 South, GSP South: Brielle, Point Pleasant
8
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
10
Exit the roundabout
2.6 mi
·
3 min
11
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
4 min
12
Turn left onto American Legion Way
417 ft
·
24 sec
·
American Legion Way
13
Turn left onto Cincinnati Avenue
174 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cincinnati Avenue
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Night in Point Pleasant Beach on Thursday
Local time
9:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
22 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
17m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ covers 11.5 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brighton Avenue, NJ 18 South, NJ 138 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 miles from Hamilton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hamilton, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hamilton, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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