Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Photo: Aisling Kerr
The drive from Burlington, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 41 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CR 530, Lakehurst Road, NJ 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.9 miles on CR 530. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.78 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
20.5 miles from Burlington, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
The drive from Burlington, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 41 miles and takes about 1h 7m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 0.1 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 41 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (CR 541 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto CR 541 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 630 East: Pemberton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
Lane positioning matters here
Between Burlington, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward All Turns and Cr 630 East: Pemberton.
All Turns
Cr 630 East: Pemberton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CR 530 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Lakehurst Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Woodlane Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Dover Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| North Pemberton Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Pointville Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Juliustown Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
Start on US 130; CR 543
Take the exit
Turn left
Turn left
Turn slight right onto US 130; CR 543
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 632
Continue on CR 632
At end of road, turn right onto CR 541
Continue on CR 541
Continue on CR 541
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto CR 630
Continue on CR 630
Continue on CR 630
Turn right onto CR 669
Continue on CR 530
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
Turn left onto CR 530
Continue on CR 530
Turn left onto CR 530
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 166
Continue on NJ 166
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 41 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.5 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toms River, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Burlington, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Burlington, NJ
This is one driving day of about 41 miles and 1h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Burlington, NJ · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Burlington, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$6.78 one way
$13.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.42 | $14.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.94 | $15.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Burlington on Saturday
Local time
5:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Toms River on Saturday
Local time
5:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
21 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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