Origin
Bridgeton, NJ
Night in Bridgeton on Thursday
Local time
11:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeton, NJ to Toms River, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
79.9 mi
129 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeton, NJ
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Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgeton, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 47m 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, Harding Highway, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.25 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.
Midpoint
39.9 miles from Bridgeton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 79.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Bridgeton, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 47m, 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 33 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 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 10.9 miles in near NJ 47 / North 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 10.9 miles (NJ 47 / North 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NJ 47 / North 2nd Street
Turn left onto NJ 47 / North 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
33.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 40
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40 toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
6
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
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
79.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m 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
79.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m 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 Bridgeton, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
41.6 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 37.3 mi | 43m |
| Harding Highway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| East Mays Landing Road | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Pomona Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Millville Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Wrangleboro Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| East Broad Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 37.3 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeton, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on this road
179 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
47 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto NJ 77
317 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Pearl Street
4
Turn left onto NJ 49
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Broad Street
5
Continue on NJ 49
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Commerce Street East
6
Continue on NJ 49
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridgeton Millville Pike
7
Continue on NJ 49
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto NJ 47
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto East Broad Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broad Street
10
Continue on CR 552 Spur
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Mays Landing Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on CR 552
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Millville-Mays Landing Road
12
Continue on CR 552
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
13
Continue on CR 552; CR 557 Truck
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Millville Road
14
Merge onto US 40; CR 557 Truck
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Harding Highway
15
Turn right onto CR 617
522 ft
·
12 sec
·
Absecon Road
16
Continue on CR 617
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Somers Point Road
17
Continue on US 40
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Harding Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 40
Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
19
Merge onto US 40; US 322
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Black Horse Pike
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
21
Continue on CR 575
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Wrangleboro Road
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on CR 575
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Pomona Road
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
24
Merge onto GSP
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Garden State Parkway
25
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 81
Toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
Use the slight right lane.
27
Continue on Lakehurst Road
469 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lakehurst Road
28
Continue on CR 527
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Water Street
29
Turn left onto Irons Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Irons Street
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on Irons Street
268 ft
·
16 sec
·
Irons Street
31
Turn right onto NJ 166
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
32
Turn left
78 ft
·
5 sec
33
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 39.9 miles from Bridgeton, NJ, or about 58m 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 58m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toms River, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bridgeton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bridgeton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 79.9 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Bridgeton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 39.9 mi from Bridgeton, NJ · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Bridgeton, 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
$13.25 one way
$26.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.50 | $30.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
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
$13
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.19 | $5.11 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Night in Toms River on Thursday
Local time
11:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
2 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 47m 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 Bridgeton, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Harding Highway, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.9 miles from Bridgeton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.25 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 79.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 10.9 miles (NJ 47 / North 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bridgeton, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
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