Origin
Audubon, NJ
Evening in Audubon on Friday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Audubon, NJ to Toms River, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Audubon, NJ
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Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Audubon, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Marlton Pike, NJ 70 East, NJ 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on Marlton Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 51.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Audubon, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Marlton Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near CR 551 Spur; CR 653 / Kings Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.6 miles (CR 551 Spur; CR 653 / Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (NJ 41): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 551 Spur; CR 653 / Kings Highway
At end of road, turn left onto CR 551 Spur; CR 653 / Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NJ 41
Turn right onto NJ 41
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NJ 70 / Marlton Pike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Marlton Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
19.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
39.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
CR 530; CR 539
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight 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 Audubon, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Long Beach Island along the way.
Long Beach Island
19.3 mi in
|
~30m
|
via NJ 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marlton Pike | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| NJ 70 East | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| NJ 70 | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| CR 530 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Kings Highway | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Dover Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Wyoming Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Marlton Pike
— 14.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Audubon, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on West Graisbury Avenue
469 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Graisbury Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 653
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wyoming Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 551 Spur; CR 653
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto NJ 41
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
NJ 41
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn left onto NJ 41; NJ 154
495 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brace Road
6
Turn right onto NJ 70
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Marlton Pike
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
481 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
9
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
11
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
13
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
CR 530; CR 539
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 530
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on CR 530
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dover Road
16
Turn left onto CR 530
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 166
336 ft
·
7 sec
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
18
Continue on NJ 166
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Audubon, NJ · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Audubon, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.49 one way
$16.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Toms River on Friday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 5 to 10 mph
35% chance
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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Audubon, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marlton Pike, NJ 70 East, NJ 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 miles from Audubon, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.49 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 51.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.6 miles (CR 551 Spur; CR 653 / Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (NJ 41): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Audubon, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Long Beach Island along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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