Origin
Pleasant Mills, NJ
Evening in Pleasant Mills on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Mills, NJ to Ventnor City, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
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
Ventnor City, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
The drive from Pleasant Mills, NJ to Ventnor City, NJ covers 28.1 miles and takes about 46m 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 9.1 miles on Tilton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.66 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
14.1 miles from Pleasant Mills, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 28.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 623 / Pleasant Mills Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 623 / Pleasant Mills Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (CR 563 / Tilton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (US 40; US 322; CR 563 / Black Horse Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 623 / Pleasant Mills Road
Turn right onto CR 623 / Pleasant Mills Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR 563 / Tilton Road
Turn right onto CR 563 / Tilton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 40; US 322; CR 563 / Black Horse Pike
At end of road, turn left onto US 40; US 322; CR 563 / Black Horse Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Tilton Road
Turn right onto Tilton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
26.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
CR 629; OD / Ventnor Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 629; OD / Ventnor Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tilton Road | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| White Horse Pike | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Elwood Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Downbeach Express | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Ventnor Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Columbia Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Jerome Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Black Horse Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Tilton Road
— 9.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Mills, NJ and Ventnor City, 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
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
White Horse Pike
6
Turn right onto CR 563
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Tilton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 563
319 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tilton Road
8
Continue on CR 563
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Tilton Road
9
Turn right onto CR 563
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Uibel Avenue
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 40; US 322; CR 563
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Black Horse Pike
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Tilton Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Tilton Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Mill Road
13
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
14
Continue on CR 563
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Downbeach Express
15
Continue on CR 563
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jerome Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto CR 629; OD
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ventnor Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Dorset Avenue
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Dorset Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Dorset Avenue
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 14.1 miles from Pleasant Mills, NJ, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.1 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 28 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.1 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ventnor City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Pleasant Mills, NJ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pleasant Mills, NJ
This is one driving day of about 28.1 miles and 46m.
At 28.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Tilton Road for about 9.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.1 mi from Pleasant Mills, NJ · 23m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.1 miles from Pleasant Mills, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ventnor City, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ventnor City, 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
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Ventnor City, NJ
Evening in Ventnor City on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 5 to 10 mph
4% chance
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
1 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
46m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Ventnor City, NJ covers 28.1 miles and takes about 46m 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 14.1 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 $4.66 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 623 / Pleasant Mills Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (CR 563 / Tilton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (US 40; US 322; CR 563 / Black Horse Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pleasant Mills, NJ to Ventnor City, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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