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Trip from Blairstown, NJ to Toms River, NJ

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

109.6 mi

176 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 12m ★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Toms River, NJ, NJ

Toms River, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Trip Overview

The drive from Blairstown, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 109.6 miles and takes about 2h 21m 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, I 287, US 206 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.14 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

54.8 miles from Blairstown, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 21m highway drive covering 109.6 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and I 287. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.4 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 23 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 45.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and I 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.6 miles in near US 206.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 109.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 20.6 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
20.6 mi into trip | ~27m in | US 206

Take the exit onto US 206 toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville

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 27A-B Toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Som...
8
20.8 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 206

Keep slight right at fork onto US 206 toward US 206 South: Somerville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 206 South: Somerville
7
38.4 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
6
40 mi into trip | ~58m in | I 287

Keep slight left at fork onto I 287

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
108.4 mi into trip | ~2h 18m 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...

Towns Along This Route

Between Blairstown, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Sh 183 North, Somerville, Princeton and Gsp South.

Sh 183 North

20.6 mi in | ~27m | via US 206

Somerville

20.6 mi in | ~27m | via US 206

Princeton

38.4 mi in | ~55m

Gsp South

62.6 mi in | ~1h 24m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 45.4 mi 53m
I 287 22 mi 25m
US 206 17.9 mi 28m
Christopher Columbus Highway 14.8 mi 17m
Hope Road 3.5 mi 6m
NJ 440 1.8 mi 2m
Hope - Blairstown Road 1.1 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 45.4 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blairstown, NJ and Toms River, NJ.

1

Start on Carhart Street

391 ft · 25 sec · Carhart Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 94

0.4 mi · 46 sec · NJ 94
3

Continue on CR 521

3.5 mi · 6 min · Hope Road
4

Continue on CR 521

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Hope - Blairstorm Road
5

Continue on CR 521

1.1 mi · 1 min · Hope - Blairstown Road
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 80 East: Netcong
7

Merge onto I 80

15 mi · 17 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto US 206

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 206
Exit 27A-B Toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 206

0.3 mi · 32 sec · US 206
Toward US 206 South: Somerville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on US 206

17 mi · 27 min · US 206
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 287

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 287
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 287

21 mi · 24 min · I 287
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Continue on NJ 440

1.8 mi · 2 min · NJ 440
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward GSP South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto GSP

1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
18

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

43 mi · 50 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 48 sec
Exit 82 Toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park Use the right lane.
20

Merge onto NJ 37

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Route 37 West
21

Turn right onto NJ 166

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Turn left

78 ft · 5 sec
23

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 54.8 miles from Blairstown, NJ, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.4 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 54.8 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 57m

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 Blairstown, 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 Blairstown, NJ

This is one driving day of about 109.6 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blairstown, 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 45.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.8 mi from Blairstown, NJ · 1h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

55 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.2 miles from Blairstown, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 36.8
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour $10
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 81.7
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

19 mi from route ~46 min detour $10 near mile 65.3
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 24.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.14 one way

$36.27 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $19.84 $39.69
premium $4.92 $21.24 $42.48
diesel $5.64 $24.35 $48.70

Estimated Tolls: $2.72

Garden State Parkway (45.4 mi) $2.72

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

$18

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.9 0 $11.51 $5.26
Efficient EV 27.4 0 $9.59 $4.38
EV Truck/SUV 43.8 0 $15.34 $7.01

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Blairstown, NJ

Morning in Blairstown on Monday

Local time

11:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Toms River, NJ

Morning in Toms River on Monday

Local time

11:22 AM

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

4 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

2h 21m 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 Blairstown, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 109.6 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, I 287, US 206. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.8 miles from Blairstown, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.14 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 is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 109.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.6 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Blairstown, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Sh 183 North, Somerville, Princeton and Gsp South.

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