Origin
Egg Harbor City, NJ
Late night in Egg Harbor City on Saturday
Local time
5:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Egg Harbor City, 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
Distance
47.2 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Egg Harbor City, NJ
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Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Egg Harbor City, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 47.2 miles and takes about 1h 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, White Horse Pike, Pomona Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 47.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h highway drive covering 47.2 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and White Horse Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.3 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and White Horse Pike. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 30; CR 563 / White Horse Pike.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 47.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (US 30; CR 563 / White Horse Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (CR 575 / Pomona Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 30; CR 563 / White Horse Pike
Turn right onto US 30; CR 563 / White Horse Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 575 / Pomona Road
Turn left onto CR 575 / Pomona Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
18.4 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
46.5 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
47 mi into trip
|
~59m 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 Egg Harbor City, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
9 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 37.3 mi | 43m |
| White Horse Pike | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Pomona Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| West Water Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Irons Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lakehurst Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Philadelphia Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 37.3 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Egg Harbor City, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 50
79 ft
·
5 sec
·
Philadelphia Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 30; CR 563
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
White Horse Pike
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto CR 575
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pomona Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
5
Merge onto GSP
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Garden State Parkway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 81
Toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on Lakehurst Road
469 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lakehurst Road
9
Continue on CR 527
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Water Street
10
Turn left onto Irons Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Irons Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Irons Street
268 ft
·
16 sec
·
Irons Street
12
Turn right onto NJ 166
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Turn left
78 ft
·
5 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Egg Harbor City, NJ · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Egg Harbor City, 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
$7.83 one way
$15.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in Toms River on Saturday
Local time
5:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 Egg Harbor City, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 47.2 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, White Horse Pike, Pomona Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 miles from Egg Harbor City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.83 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 47.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (US 30; CR 563 / White Horse Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (CR 575 / Pomona Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Egg Harbor City, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
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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