Toms River, NJ Road Trips

Toms River, NJ serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 18 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 59 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Toms River, NJ spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

52

Longest Drive

95.6 mi

Milltown, NJ

Quickest Drive

16m

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.

Milltown, NJ to Toms River, NJ 95.6 mi · 1h 39m Woodcliff Lake, NJ to Toms River, NJ 90.5 mi · 1h 32m Netcong, NJ to Toms River, NJ 89.8 mi · 1h 55m Franklin Lakes, NJ to Toms River, NJ 85.9 mi · 1h 53m

Continue From Toms River, NJ

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

Toms River, NJ to Allamuchy, NJ 92.3 mi · 2h 4m 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 Clinton, NJ 80.3 mi · 1h 44m

Trips from Toms River, NJ

Toms River, NJ to Allamuchy, NJ

92.3 mi 2h 4m

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 Clinton, NJ

80.3 mi 1h 44m

Toms River, NJ to Paterson, NJ

77.7 mi 1h 15m

Toms River, NJ to Milltown, NJ

77 mi 1h 51m

Toms River, NJ to Hoboken, NJ

72.1 mi 1h 24m

Toms River, NJ to Millville, NJ

68.8 mi 1h 33m

Toms River, NJ to Newark, NJ

65.1 mi 1h 25m

Toms River, NJ to Ventnor City, NJ

54.6 mi 1h 8m

Toms River, NJ to Haddon, NJ

54.4 mi 1h 19m

Toms River, NJ to Margate City, NJ

53 mi 1h 5m

Toms River, NJ to Haddon Heights, NJ

52.1 mi 1h 17m

Toms River, NJ to Barrington, NJ

51.7 mi 1h 17m

Toms River, NJ to Moorestown, NJ

43.2 mi 1h 8m

Toms River, NJ to Burlington, NJ

41 mi 1h 7m

Toms River, NJ to Lawrence, NJ

40.8 mi 1h 4m

Toms River, NJ to Hainesport, NJ

36.7 mi 58m

Driving from Toms River, NJ

Expect an average of 59 miles and about 1h 19m behind the wheel when leaving Toms River, NJ. 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 51m), while the shortest is just 31 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), Clinton, NJ (80.3 mi, 1h 44m), Paterson, NJ (77.7 mi, 1h 15m), and Milltown, NJ (77 mi, 1h 51m). 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 59-mile trip from Toms River, NJ, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 18 mapped routes leaving Toms River, NJ and 32 routes heading into Toms River, NJ, covering 50 total connections. Distances range from 31 to 82 miles.

The longest mapped route from Toms River, NJ covers 82 miles and takes approximately 1h 51m. Shorter options start at just 31 miles.

The average route from Toms River, NJ runs about 59 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 59-mile trip from Toms River, NJ costs roughly $9 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, Clinton, NJ and Paterson, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.