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Trip from Pleasantville, NJ to Newark, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

113.1 mi

182 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Pleasantville, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pleasantville, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 113.1 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Verona Avenue, South Franklin Boulevard, East Washington Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.75 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.

Midpoint

56.6 miles from Pleasantville, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 113.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 58m drive with frequent turns across 113.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Verona Avenue 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 Pleasantville, NJ to Newark, NJ is easy. At 1h 58m 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 Pleasantville, NJ to Newark, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Verona Avenue
South Franklin Boulevard
East Washington Avenue
North Main Street
South Shore Road
Absecon Boulevard
East White Horse Pike
GSP Toll North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Verona Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasantville, NJ and Newark, NJ.

1

Start on Black Horse Pike East

276 ft · 6 sec · Black Horse Pike East
2

Continue on East Verona Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · East Verona Avenue
3

Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard

0.1 mi · 25 sec · South Franklin Boulevard
4

Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · East Washington Avenue
5

Turn right onto North Main Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
6

Continue on South Shore Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Shore Road
7

Turn left onto Absecon Boulevard

1.5 mi · 1 min · Absecon Boulevard
8

Continue on East White Horse Pike

1.2 mi · 1 min · East White Horse Pike
9

Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North

0.3 mi · 38 sec · GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North
10

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

13 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway
11

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

50 mi · 58 min · Garden State Parkway
12

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 31 sec
13

Continue on Garden State Parkway

25 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway
14

Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
15

Keep slight right

0.1 mi · 16 sec
16

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 1 min
17

Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

0.1 mi · 16 sec · I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
18

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
19

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

9.5 mi · 11 min · New Jersey Turnpike
20

Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

0.6 mi · 1 min · Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
21

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 1 min
22

Keep slight left

0.4 mi · 44 sec
23

Continue straight

1.7 mi · 2 min
24

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

1.9 mi · 3 min · NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
25

Turn left onto Chestnut Street

230 ft · 8 sec · Chestnut Street
26

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mulberry Street
27

Turn left onto Market Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Market Street
28

Arrive at your destination

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 56.6 miles from Pleasantville, NJ, or about 59m into the drive.

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 25 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.6 miles or 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newark, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pleasantville, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pleasantville, NJ

This is one driving day of about 113.1 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Pleasantville, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.6 mi from Pleasantville, NJ · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

57 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

Lacey, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Pleasantville, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newark, NJ

The final approach into Newark, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.75 one way

$37.50 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $20.54 $41.07
premium $4.93 $21.93 $43.87
diesel $5.61 $24.97 $49.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.9 0 $11.88 $5.43
Efficient EV 28.3 0 $9.90 $4.52
EV Truck/SUV 45.2 0 $15.83 $7.24

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Pleasantville, NJ

Late night in Pleasantville on Saturday

Local time

2:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newark, NJ

Late night in Newark on Saturday

Local time

2:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

13 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

1h 58m 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 Pleasantville, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 113.1 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Verona Avenue, South Franklin Boulevard, East Washington Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.6 miles from Pleasantville, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.75 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 Pleasantville, NJ to Newark, NJ is easy. At 1h 58m 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 Pleasantville, NJ to Newark, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Pleasantville, NJ to Newark, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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