Origin
Cedar Grove, NJ
Afternoon in Cedar Grove on Saturday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Grove, NJ to Toms River, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Grove, NJ
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Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Grove, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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, Shore Road, Kings Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 63.5 mi | 1h 13m |
| Shore Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Kings Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sea Isle Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Water Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Irons Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| GSP NB Entrance 17 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 63.5 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on CR 608
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn straight onto NJ 83
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 9
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Shore Road
4
Turn right onto CR 625
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Sea Isle Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
237 ft
·
5 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
6
Continue on GSP NB Entrance 17
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
GSP NB Entrance 17
Toward GSP: garden state parkway
7
Merge onto GSP
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
9
Merge onto GSP
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 68.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
39.6 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
67.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
68.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
Irons Street
Turn left onto Irons Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
NJ 166 / North Main Street
Turn right onto NJ 166 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.36 one way
$22.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.28 | $26.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.12 | $30.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.81
Garden State Parkway
(63.5 mi)
$3.81
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$4
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in Toms River on Saturday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Isolated Rain Showers
SW 5 mph
21% chance
Live forecast
46°F
Bass River, NJ
34 mi in
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
9 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 23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
68.5 mi in 1h 23m, mostly highway — 63.5 mi of that is on Garden State Parkway.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.5 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Shore Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.5 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 5.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Cedar Grove, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
3.7 mi in
|
~6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 68.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.81 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Toms River, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Toms River, NJ before heading back.
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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