Origin
Laurelton Gardens, NJ
Night in Laurelton Gardens on Thursday
Local time
10:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurelton Gardens, NJ to Point Pleasant, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
6m
Distance
4.4 mi
7 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 6m
★
6 AM
0h 6m
★
8 AM
0h 8m
10 AM
0h 7m
12 PM
0h 7m
3 PM
0h 7m
5 PM
0h 8m
8 PM
0h 6m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Point Pleasant, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
The drive from Laurelton Gardens, NJ to Point Pleasant, NJ covers 4.4 miles and takes about 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 70, Lakewood Road, Burnt Tavern Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.9 miles on NJ 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6m. Total distance: 4.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Laurelton Gardens, NJ to Point Pleasant, NJ covers 4.4 miles and takes about 6m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 1.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Olden Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Laurelton Gardens, NJ to Point Pleasant, NJ is easy. At 6m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Olden Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (CR 632 / Burnt Tavern Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (NJ 88 / Lakewood Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Olden Street
Turn left onto Olden Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 632 / Burnt Tavern Road
Turn right onto CR 632 / Burnt Tavern Road
Navigation decision point
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NJ 88 / Lakewood Road
Turn left onto NJ 88 / Lakewood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Lakewood Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Burnt Tavern Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ocean Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Olden Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 1.9 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurelton Gardens, NJ and Point Pleasant, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 88
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ocean Avenue
2
Turn left onto Olden Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Olden Street
3
Turn left onto NJ 70
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 70
4
Turn right onto CR 632
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnt Tavern Road
5
Continue on CR 632
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bridge Avenue
6
Turn left onto NJ 88
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakewood Road
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
NJ 88
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.73 one way
$1.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.80 | $1.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $0.85 | $1.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.46 | $0.21 |
| Efficient EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.39 | $0.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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, NJ
Night in Point Pleasant on Thursday
Local time
10:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6m 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 Laurelton Gardens, NJ to Point Pleasant, NJ covers 4.4 miles and takes about 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 70, Lakewood Road, Burnt Tavern Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.2 miles from Laurelton Gardens, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.73 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 Laurelton Gardens, NJ to Point Pleasant, NJ is easy. At 6m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Olden Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (CR 632 / Burnt Tavern Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (NJ 88 / Lakewood Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laurelton Gardens, NJ to Point Pleasant, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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