Origin
Asbury Park, NJ
Late night in Asbury Park on Saturday
Local time
1:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Asbury Park, NJ to Toms River, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
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.
Asbury Park, NJ
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Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Asbury Park, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 25.7 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 Garden State Parkway, Asbury Avenue, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 25.7 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Asbury Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.2 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Asbury Avenue. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near NJ 66; CR 16 / Asbury Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (NJ 66; CR 16 / Asbury Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NJ 66; CR 16 / Asbury Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 66; CR 16 / Asbury Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward GSP South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward GSP South
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
24.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 82
Toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beac...
5
25 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NJ 166 / North Main Street
Turn right onto NJ 166 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Asbury Park, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp South along the way.
Gsp South
5 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| Asbury Avenue | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Route 37 West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Asbury Park Circle | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 19.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asbury Park, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on CR 16
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Asbury Avenue
2
Continue on NJ 35; CR 16
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Asbury Park Circle
3
Continue on CR 16
391 ft
·
6 sec
·
Asbury Park Circle
4
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 66; CR 16
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Asbury Avenue
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
Toward GSP South
6
Merge onto GSP
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 82
Toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto NJ 37
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Route 37 West
9
Turn right onto NJ 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left
78 ft
·
5 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.26 one way
$8.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.15
Garden State Parkway
(19.2 mi)
$1.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Toms River, NJ
Late night in Toms River on Saturday
Local time
1:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
23 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 Asbury Park, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 25.7 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Asbury Avenue, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Asbury Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.26 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (NJ 66; CR 16 / Asbury Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Asbury Park, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp South along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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