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Trip from Point Pleasant, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6m

Distance

3.9 mi

6 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 6m ★
6 AM
0h 6m ★
8 AM
0h 7m
10 AM
0h 7m
12 PM
0h 6m ★
3 PM
0h 7m
5 PM
0h 7m
8 PM
0h 6m ★

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

Downtown Point Pleasant, NJ, NJ

Point Pleasant, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Trip Overview

The drive from Point Pleasant, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ covers 3.9 miles and takes about 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Princeton Post Road, Lakewood Road, Ocean Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.7 miles on Princeton Post Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.65 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6m. Total distance: 3.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6m 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 6m drive with frequent turns across 3.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Princeton Post Road is the longest continuous segment at about 1.7 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near NJ 88 / Ocean Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Point Pleasant, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ is easy. At 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 3.5 miles (NJ 88 / Ocean Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

1 of 1 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
3.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | NJ 88 / Ocean Avenue

Turn right onto NJ 88 / Ocean Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Princeton Post Road 1.7 mi 2m
Lakewood Road 1.3 mi 2m
Ocean Road 0.5 mi <1m
Ocean Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Princeton Post Road — 1.7 mi, about 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Point Pleasant, NJ and Laurelton Gardens, NJ.

1

Start on NJ 88

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lakewood Road
2

Continue on NJ 88

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Ocean Road
3

Continue on NJ 88

1.7 mi · 2 min · Princeton Post Road
4

Turn right onto NJ 88

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Ocean Avenue
5

Arrive at destination

NJ 88

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.65 one way

$1.29 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 1 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $0.71 $1.42
premium $4.93 $0.76 $1.51
diesel $5.61 $0.86 $1.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 1.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.2 0 $0.41 $0.19
Efficient EV 1 0 $0.34 $0.16
EV Truck/SUV 1.6 0 $0.55 $0.25

Gas CO2

1 kg

EV CO2

0 kg (100% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Point Pleasant, NJ

Afternoon in Point Pleasant on Thursday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laurelton Gardens, NJ

Afternoon in Laurelton Gardens on Thursday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

6 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

6m 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 Point Pleasant, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ covers 3.9 miles and takes about 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Princeton Post Road, Lakewood Road, Ocean Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.9 miles from Point Pleasant, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.65 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 Point Pleasant, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ is easy. At 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 3.5 miles (NJ 88 / Ocean Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Point Pleasant, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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