Origin
Menlo Park, NJ
Afternoon in Menlo Park on Thursday
Local time
1:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menlo Park, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Menlo Park, NJ
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Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Menlo Park, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ covers 40.9 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Highway, Wood Avenue, Middlesex-Essex Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m 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 52m drive with frequent turns across 40.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Highway 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 Menlo Park, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is easy. At 52m 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 Menlo Park, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| Wood Avenue | — | — |
| Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | — | — |
| GSP Toll South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| I 195 West | — | — |
| NJ 34 South | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park, NJ and Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.
1
Start on Philip Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Philip Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
3
Turn right onto Wood Avenue
495 ft
·
22 sec
·
Wood Avenue
4
Turn left onto Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
5
Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
GSP Toll South
6
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
10
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
11
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34 South: Brielle
12
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
14
Exit the roundabout
2.6 mi
·
3 min
15
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
4 min
16
Turn left onto American Legion Way
417 ft
·
24 sec
·
American Legion Way
17
Turn left onto Cincinnati Avenue
174 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cincinnati Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Menlo Park, NJ · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Menlo Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Point Pleasant Beach, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.78 one way
$13.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Point Pleasant Beach on Thursday
Local time
1:02 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
23 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
52m 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 Menlo Park, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ covers 40.9 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Highway, Wood Avenue, Middlesex-Essex Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Menlo Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.78 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 Menlo Park, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is easy. At 52m 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 Menlo Park, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Menlo Park, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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