Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
82.6 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Photo: Aisling Kerr
The drive from Clinton, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 82.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Horseneck Road, Plymouth Street, Old Bloomfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.67 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
41.3 miles from Clinton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 82.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clinton, NJ to Toms River, NJ is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton, NJ to Toms River, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horseneck Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plymouth Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Bloomfield Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 280 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Essex Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harrison Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Freeway Drive East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
Start on Hollywood Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Horseneck Road
Turn right onto Plymouth Street
Turn slight right
Take the exit right
Continue straight
Turn straight onto Old Bloomfield Avenue
Turn right onto New Road
Continue on New Road
Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 East
Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East
Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
Continue on Oraton Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway
Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
Merge slight left onto Route 37 West
Turn right onto North Main Street
Turn left
Arrive at your 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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 43m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toms River, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Clinton, 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 Clinton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 82.6 miles and 1h 27m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.3 mi from Clinton, NJ · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.3 miles from Clinton, 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
$13.67 one way
$27.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.96 | $29.91 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.01 | $32.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.35 | $36.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.23 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.56 | $5.29 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Clinton on Sunday
Local time
4:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
4:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
41 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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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