Toms River, NJ Road Trips

Drivers starting from Toms River, NJ have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a accessible departure city in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 70 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Toms River, NJ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

19

Longest Drive

91.3 mi

Franklin Lakes, NJ

Quickest Drive

15m

Brick, NJ

Plan Around Toms River, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Toms River, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Franklin Lakes, NJ to Toms River, NJ 91.3 mi · 1h 30m Netcong, NJ to Toms River, NJ 89.9 mi · 1h 37m Wildwood, NJ to Toms River, NJ 82.1 mi · 1h 21m North Wildwood, NJ to Toms River, NJ 80.5 mi · 1h 19m

Continue From Toms River, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Toms River, NJ to Wildwood, NJ 82 mi · 1h 38m Toms River, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ 81.1 mi · 1h 37m Toms River, NJ to Newark, NJ 65.3 mi · 1h 7m Toms River, NJ to Margate City, NJ 53 mi · 1h 5m

Trips from Toms River, NJ

Toms River, NJ to Wildwood, NJ

82 mi 1h 38m

Toms River, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ

81.1 mi 1h 37m

Toms River, NJ to Newark, NJ

65.3 mi 1h 7m

Toms River, NJ to Margate City, NJ

53 mi 1h 5m

Driving from Toms River, NJ

The typical drive from Toms River, NJ covers about 70 miles and takes around 1h 22m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 82 miles (1h 38m), while the shortest is just 53 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Toms River, NJ most often head toward Wildwood, NJ (82 mi, 1h 38m), North Wildwood, NJ (81.1 mi, 1h 37m), Newark, NJ (65.3 mi, 1h 7m), and Margate City, NJ (53 mi, 1h 5m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 70-mile trip from Toms River, NJ, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Toms River, NJ and 15 routes heading into Toms River, NJ, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 53 to 82 miles.

The longest mapped route from Toms River, NJ covers 82 miles and takes approximately 1h 38m. Shorter options start at just 53 miles.

The average route from Toms River, NJ runs about 70 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 70-mile trip from Toms River, NJ costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Toms River, NJ include Wildwood, NJ, North Wildwood, NJ, Newark, NJ and Margate City, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.