Origin
Atlantic County, NJ
Evening in Atlantic County on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlantic County, NJ to Toms River, NJ
Data updated 57 minutes ago
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
47.3 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
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6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlantic County, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Atlantic County, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m 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, Pomona Road, White Horse Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.84 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
23.6 miles from Atlantic County, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 1m highway drive covering 47.3 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Pomona Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.3 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 18 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 37.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Pomona Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lombard Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Lombard Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 30 / White Horse Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lombard Street
Turn right onto Lombard Street
Navigation decision point
7
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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US 30 / White Horse Pike
Turn sharp right onto US 30 / White Horse Pike
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
18.4 mi into trip
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~26m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
46.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 81
Toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
6
47.1 mi into trip
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~1h in
|
Irons Street
Turn left onto Irons Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Atlantic County, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
9 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 37.3 mi | 43m |
| Pomona Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| White Horse Pike | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Leipzig Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Race Track Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Tilton Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Water Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Irons Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 37.3 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic County, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on this road
328 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Lombard Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lombard Street
3
Turn right onto CR 670
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Leipzig Avenue
4
Turn straight onto CR 670
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Race Track Road
5
Turn straight onto CR 563
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Tilton Road
6
Turn sharp right onto US 30
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
White Horse Pike
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 575
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pomona Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
9
Merge onto GSP
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 81
Toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Lakehurst Road
469 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lakehurst Road
13
Continue on CR 527
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Water Street
14
Turn left onto Irons Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Irons Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Irons Street
268 ft
·
16 sec
·
Irons Street
16
Turn right onto NJ 166
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Turn left
78 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at destination
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 23.6 miles from Atlantic County, NJ, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.3 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 47.3 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.6 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toms River, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Atlantic County, 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 Atlantic County, NJ
This is one driving day of about 47.3 miles and 1h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Atlantic County, 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 Garden State Parkway for about 37.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Atlantic County, NJ · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Atlantic County, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Toms River, NJ
The final approach into Toms River, 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 Toms River, 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
$7.84 one way
$15.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.17 | $18.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.24
Garden State Parkway
(37.3 mi)
$2.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Evening in Toms River on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
5 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
1h 1m 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 Atlantic County, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Pomona Road, White Horse Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 miles from Atlantic County, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.84 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 47.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Lombard Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 30 / White Horse Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Atlantic County, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
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