Origin
Ventnor City, NJ
Afternoon in Ventnor City on Wednesday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
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Drive Time
46m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ventnor City, NJ
James Kampeis
Pleasant Mills, NJ
Connor Scott McManus
The drive from Ventnor City, NJ to Pleasant Mills, 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.1 miles from Ventnor City, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
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Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 28.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 629; OD / Ventnor Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 10 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 629; OD / Ventnor Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (CR 563 / Uibel Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (CR 563 / Tilton Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto CR 629; OD / Ventnor Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 563 / Uibel Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 563 / Tilton Road
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto CR 563 / Tilton Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto CR 623 / Pleasant Mills Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tilton Road | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| White Horse Pike | 6.7 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 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ventnor City, NJ and Pleasant Mills, NJ.
Start on Dorset Avenue
Turn left onto CR 629; OD
Turn right onto CR 563
Continue on CR 563
Continue on CR 563
Continue on CR 563
Turn slight right onto CR 563
Turn left onto US 40; US 322
Turn right onto CR 563
Turn left onto CR 563
Enter roundabout onto CR 563
Continue on CR 563
Turn left onto US 30; CR 563
Turn slight right onto CR 658
Turn right onto CR 623
Turn left onto CR 623
Turn left onto CR 542
Arrive at destination
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.
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 28.1 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 22m 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 Pleasant Mills, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ventnor City, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Ventnor City, NJ
This is one driving day of about 28.1 miles and 46m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.1 mi from Ventnor City, NJ · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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.
A short stop after about 28.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 14.1 miles from Ventnor City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Pleasant Mills, 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 Pleasant Mills, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Ventnor City on Wednesday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Pleasant Mills on Wednesday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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