Origin
Northfield, NJ
Evening in Northfield on Wednesday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northfield, NJ to Pleasant Mills, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northfield, NJ
Thomas Parker
Pleasant Mills, NJ
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Northfield, NJ to Pleasant Mills, NJ covers 22.5 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tilton Road, White Horse Pike, Elwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on Tilton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
11.3 miles from Northfield, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 22.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tilton Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 563 / Tilton Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 563 / Tilton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (CR 563 / Uibel Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (CR 563 / Tilton Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 563 / Tilton Road
Turn right onto CR 563 / Tilton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 563 / Uibel Avenue
Turn right onto CR 563 / Uibel Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 563 / Tilton Road
Turn left onto CR 563 / Tilton Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 563 / Tilton Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 563 / Tilton Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
21.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 623 / Pleasant Mills Road
Turn left onto CR 623 / Pleasant Mills Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tilton Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| White Horse Pike | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Elwood Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Columbia Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Black Horse Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Mills Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Zion Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Uibel Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tilton Road
— 8.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield, NJ and Pleasant Mills, NJ.
1
Start on CR 615
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Zion Road
2
Turn right onto CR 563
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Tilton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 40; US 322
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Black Horse Pike
4
Turn right onto CR 563
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Uibel Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto CR 563
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Tilton Road
6
Enter roundabout onto CR 563
397 ft
·
8 sec
·
Tilton Road
7
Continue on CR 563
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Tilton Road
8
Turn left onto US 30; CR 563
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
White Horse Pike
9
Turn slight right onto CR 658
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Road
10
Turn right onto CR 623
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Elwood Road
11
Turn left onto CR 623
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Mills Road
12
Turn left onto CR 542
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Nesco Road
13
Arrive at destination
CR 542
Trip Plan
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 11.3 miles from Northfield, NJ, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.8 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 22.5 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.3 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasant Mills, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Northfield, NJ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Northfield, NJ
This is one driving day of about 22.5 miles and 37m.
At 22.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Tilton Road for about 8.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.3 mi from Northfield, NJ · 18m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.3 miles from Northfield, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pleasant Mills, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pleasant Mills, 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
$3.73 one way
$7.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.36 | $8.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Pleasant Mills, NJ
Evening in Pleasant Mills on Wednesday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
11 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
37m 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 Northfield, NJ to Pleasant Mills, NJ covers 22.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tilton Road, White Horse Pike, Elwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Northfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.73 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.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 563 / Tilton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (CR 563 / Uibel Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (CR 563 / Tilton Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Northfield, NJ to Pleasant Mills, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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