Origin
Deerfield, NJ
Afternoon in Deerfield on Thursday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deerfield, NJ to Toms River, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
91.5 mi
147 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deerfield, NJ
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Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Deerfield, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 91.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Finley Road, Landis Avenue, Cedar Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.17 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
45.8 miles from Deerfield, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 91.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 38m drive with frequent turns across 91.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Finley Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Deerfield, NJ to Toms River, NJ is easy. At 1h 38m 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 Deerfield, NJ to Toms River, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Finley Road | — | — |
| Landis Avenue | — | — |
| Cedar Avenue | — | — |
| Harding Highway | — | — |
| Absecon Road | — | — |
| Somers Point Road | — | — |
| US 40 | — | — |
| Black Horse Pike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Finley Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on West Deerfield Road
36 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Deerfield Road
2
Turn right
3.4 mi
·
5 min
3
Turn left onto Finley Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Finley Road
4
Turn slight left onto Landis Avenue
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Landis Avenue
5
Continue on Cedar Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Avenue
6
Turn right onto Harding Highway
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Harding Highway
7
Turn right onto Absecon Road
522 ft
·
13 sec
·
Absecon Road
8
Continue on Somers Point Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Somers Point Road
9
Continue on Harding Highway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Harding Highway
10
Keep slight right to continue on US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
11
Merge slight left onto Black Horse Pike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Black Horse Pike
12
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
13
Continue on Wrangleboro Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Wrangleboro Road
14
Continue on Pomona Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Pomona Road
15
Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
GSP Toll North
16
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Garden State Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Lakehurst Road, Toms River
19
Continue on Lakehurst Road
469 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lakehurst Road
20
Continue on West Water Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Water Street
21
Turn left onto Irons Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Irons Street
22
Continue on Irons Street
269 ft
·
16 sec
·
Irons Street
23
Turn right onto North Main Street
289 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Turn left
79 ft
·
6 sec
25
Arrive at your 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 45.8 miles from Deerfield, NJ, or about 49m into the drive.
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 20 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.8 miles or 49m 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 21m
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 Deerfield, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Deerfield, NJ
This is one driving day of about 91.5 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Deerfield, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.8 mi from Deerfield, NJ · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.8 miles from Deerfield, 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
$15.17 one way
$30.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.61 | $33.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.75 | $35.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.61 | $4.39 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Toms River, NJ
Afternoon in Toms River on Thursday
Local time
4:20 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
1 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 38m 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 Deerfield, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 91.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Finley Road, Landis Avenue, Cedar Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.8 miles from Deerfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.17 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.
The drive from Deerfield, NJ to Toms River, NJ is easy. At 1h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Deerfield, NJ to Toms River, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Deerfield, NJ to Toms River, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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