Origin
Haddon Heights, NJ
Late night in Haddon Heights on Monday
Local time
12:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haddon Heights, NJ to Toms River, NJ
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haddon Heights, NJ
Ollie Craig
Toms River, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Haddon Heights to Toms River, you are looking at a straightforward 51.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is efficient enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Marlton Pike and NJ 70 East, which serve as the backbone of your travel through the Northeast. With an estimated fuel cost of just $9, it is an accessible route for a quick change of scenery. Whether you are aiming for a morning departure or a midday run, this highway-focused drive keeps logistics simple and predictable.
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
25.7 miles from Haddon Heights, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a drive that leans heavily into highway travel, with 62% of your time spent on major roads. The experience is defined by a blend of local transit and sustained highway stretches, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted segment of 13.2 miles along Marlton Pike. As you transition onto NJ 70, the road character shifts toward a more consistent, high-speed flow that defines the remainder of the trip. Behind the wheel, you will find this path is functional and direct, focusing more on getting you to your destination efficiently than on winding, technical terrain.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Marlton Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Marlton Pike and NJ 70 East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lake Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 51.4 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: near the start (Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lake Street
Turn right onto Lake Street
Navigation decision point
7
5.9 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the exit toward NJ 70 East: Marlton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 34A
Toward NJ 70 East: Marlton
6
9.2 mi into trip
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~13m in
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NJ 70 / Marlton Pike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Marlton Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
19.5 mi into trip
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~30m in
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NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
39.4 mi into trip
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~57m in
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CR 530; CR 539
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Haddon Heights, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Long Beach Island along the way.
Long Beach Island
19.5 mi in
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~30m
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via NJ 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marlton Pike | 13.2 mi | 20m |
| NJ 70 East | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| NJ 70 | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| CR 530 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| I 295 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Dover Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| White Horse Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Marlton Pike
— 13.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haddon Heights, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on CR 654
78 ft
·
4 sec
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Prospect Ridge Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Lake Street
447 ft
·
20 sec
·
Lake Street
3
Turn right onto South Park Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Park Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 656
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
White Horse Pike
6
Take the exit
338 ft
·
15 sec
7
Turn left onto CR 666
234 ft
·
3 sec
·
Copley Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
9
Merge onto I 295
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 34A
Toward NJ 70 East: Marlton
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 70
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
481 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
14
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Use the straight lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
16
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
18
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
CR 530; CR 539
Use the none lane.
19
Turn left onto CR 530
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left / none lanes.
20
Continue on CR 530
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dover Road
21
Turn left onto CR 530
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 166
336 ft
·
7 sec
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Atlantic City Boulevard
23
Continue on NJ 166
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, though aiming to avoid peak traffic hours will ensure you stay close to that 1 hour and 16-minute estimate. Because the route is direct and requires no planned stops, you can easily complete it in one go without needing to build in long rest intervals. Keep in mind that your total fuel budget is around $9, so a quick check of your tank before leaving Haddon Heights is all the preparation you need. A pro tip for this specific route is to keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between the local sections of Marlton Pike and the larger NJ 70 highway to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted drive.
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 25.7 miles from Haddon Heights, NJ, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.2 miles.
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 51.4 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.7 miles or 38m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toms River, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Haddon Heights, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Haddon Heights, NJ
This is one driving day of about 51.4 miles and 1h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Haddon Heights, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Marlton Pike for about 13.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.7 mi from Haddon Heights, NJ · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 51.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Haddon Heights, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.51 one way
$17.01 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $9.31 | $18.61 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Toms River on Monday
Local time
12:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
7 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 16m 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 Haddon Heights, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marlton Pike, NJ 70 East, NJ 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.7 miles from Haddon Heights, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.51 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 51.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Haddon Heights, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Long Beach Island along the way.
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