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Trip from Roosevelt City, NJ to Point Pleasant, NJ

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

33m

Distance

21.8 mi

35 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
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.

Downtown Point Pleasant, NJ, NJ

Point Pleasant, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Trip Overview

The drive from Roosevelt City, NJ to Point Pleasant, NJ covers 21.8 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 NJ 70, Lakehurst Circle, Princeton Post Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on NJ 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.61 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

10.9 miles from Roosevelt City, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Roosevelt City, NJ to Point Pleasant, NJ covers 21.8 miles and takes about 33m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

157 ft 20 ft

Total Climb

51 ft

Total Descent

182 ft

Highest Point

157 ft

~1.6 mi in

Elevation Range

137 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near CR 530; CR 539.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (CR 530; CR 539): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NJ 70): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

3
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 530; CR 539

Turn left onto CR 530; CR 539

Navigation decision point

3
1.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | NJ 70

Turn right onto NJ 70

Navigation decision point

6
6.7 mi into trip | ~9m in | NJ 70

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, To...
6
8 mi into trip | ~11m in | NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
18.3 mi into trip | ~28m in | (NJ 88Z) / Princeton Post Road

Turn slight right onto (NJ 88Z) / Princeton Post Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Roosevelt City, NJ and Point Pleasant, NJ, road signs point toward Toms River and Brick.

Toms River

6.7 mi in | ~9m | via NJ 70

Brick

6.7 mi in | ~9m | via NJ 70

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 70 11.8 mi 17m
Lakehurst Circle 4.9 mi 7m
Princeton Post Road 1.7 mi 2m
Roosevelt City Road 1.5 mi 2m
Lakewood Road 1.3 mi 2m
Ocean Road 0.5 mi <1m
CR 530 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NJ 70 — 11.8 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roosevelt City, NJ and Point Pleasant, NJ.

1

Start on CR 539

1.5 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt City Road
2

Turn left onto CR 530; CR 539

0.2 mi · 21 sec · CR 530; CR 539
3

Turn right onto NJ 70

5.1 mi · 7 min · NJ 70
4

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70

0.1 mi · 9 sec · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
5

Continue on NJ 70

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
6

Continue on NJ 70

0.4 mi · 54 sec · NJ 70
Use the left lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70

4.9 mi · 7 min · Lakehurst Circle
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on NJ 70

5.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on NJ 70

349 ft · 8 sec · NJ 70
Use the slight right / right lanes.
10

Turn slight right onto (NJ 88Z)

1.7 mi · 2 min · Princeton Post Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on NJ 88

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Ocean Road
12

Continue on NJ 88

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lakewood Road
13

Arrive at destination

NJ 88

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 10.9 miles from Roosevelt City, NJ, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.8 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 21.8 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 10.9 miles or 16m 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 Point Pleasant, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Roosevelt City, 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 Roosevelt City, NJ

This is one driving day of about 21.8 miles and 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roosevelt City, 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 NJ 70 for about 11.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.9 mi from Roosevelt City, NJ · 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.9 miles from Roosevelt City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Point Pleasant, NJ

The final approach into Point Pleasant, 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 Point Pleasant, 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

$3.61 one way

$7.23 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.96 $7.92
premium $4.93 $4.23 $8.46
diesel $5.61 $4.81 $9.63

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: 7.6 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 6.5 0 $2.29 $1.05
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.91 $0.87
EV Truck/SUV 8.7 0 $3.05 $1.40

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Roosevelt City, NJ

Morning in Roosevelt City on Wednesday

Local time

7:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Point Pleasant, NJ

Morning in Point Pleasant on Wednesday

Local time

7:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

2 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 Roosevelt City, NJ to Point Pleasant, NJ covers 21.8 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 70, Lakehurst Circle, Princeton Post Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Roosevelt City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.61 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 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (CR 530; CR 539): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NJ 70): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Roosevelt City, NJ and Point Pleasant, NJ, road signs point toward Toms River and Brick.

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