Origin
Pleasant Mills, NJ
Afternoon in Pleasant Mills on Wednesday
Local time
3:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Mills, NJ to Absecon, NJ
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Mills, NJ
Connor Scott McManus
Absecon, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
The drive from Pleasant Mills, NJ to Absecon, NJ covers 21.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on White Horse Pike, Elwood Road, Absecon Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on White Horse Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.50 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10.6 miles from Pleasant Mills, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 21.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
White Horse Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 13 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 early in the drive near CR 623 / Pleasant Mills Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 33m 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: near the start (CR 623 / Pleasant Mills Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 623 / Elwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (CR 658 / Columbia 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.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 623 / Pleasant Mills Road
Turn right onto CR 623 / Pleasant Mills Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 623 / Elwood Road
Turn right onto CR 623 / Elwood Road
Navigation decision point
3
4.7 mi into trip
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~7m in
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CR 658 / Columbia Road
Turn left onto CR 658 / Columbia Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.1 mi into trip
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~11m in
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US 30 / White Horse Pike
Merge onto US 30 / White Horse Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
20.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| White Horse Pike | 13 mi | 18m |
| Elwood Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Absecon Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Columbia Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Mills Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Shore Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Faunce Landing Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nesco Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
White Horse Pike
— 13 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Mills, NJ and Absecon, NJ.
1
Start on CR 542
27 ft
·
4 sec
·
Nesco Road
2
Turn right onto CR 623
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Mills Road
3
Turn right onto CR 623
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Elwood Road
4
Turn left onto CR 658
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Road
5
Merge onto US 30
13 mi
·
18 min
·
White Horse Pike
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 30
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Absecon Boulevard
7
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
8
Turn right
91 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn right onto CR 585
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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South Shore Road
10
Turn right onto East Faunce Landing Road
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Faunce Landing Road
11
Arrive at destination
East Faunce Landing Road
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 10.6 miles from Pleasant Mills, NJ, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13 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 21.1 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.6 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Absecon, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pleasant Mills, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pleasant Mills, NJ
This is one driving day of about 21.1 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pleasant Mills, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on White Horse Pike for about 13 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.6 mi from Pleasant Mills, NJ · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 21.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.6 miles from Pleasant Mills, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Absecon, NJ
The final approach into Absecon, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Absecon, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
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: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Absecon, NJ
Afternoon in Absecon on Wednesday
Local time
3:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 Pleasant Mills, NJ to Absecon, NJ covers 21.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are White Horse Pike, Elwood Road, Absecon Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Pleasant Mills, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.50 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 33m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 623 / Pleasant Mills Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 623 / Elwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (CR 658 / Columbia Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pleasant Mills, NJ to Absecon, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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