Origin
Jamesburg, NJ
Afternoon in Jamesburg on Friday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamesburg, NJ to Toms River, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamesburg, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jamesburg, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 33 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 9, Lakewood Road, Buckelew Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on US Highway 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Jamesburg, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 33 miles and takes about 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near CR 522; CR 527 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (CR 522; CR 527 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (CR 522 / Tennent Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 522; CR 527 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 527 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 522 / Tennent Avenue
Turn left onto CR 522 / Tennent Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 9 / US Highway 9
Merge onto US 9 / US Highway 9
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
32.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 9 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Lakewood Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| Buckelew Avenue | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| River Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Englishtown-Freehold Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Tennent Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Wood Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 9
— 11.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamesburg, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on CR 522
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Railroad Avenue
2
Continue on CR 522; CR 612
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Buckelew Avenue
3
Continue on CR 522
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wood Avenue
4
Continue on CR 522
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Water Street
5
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 527
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto CR 522
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tennent Avenue
7
Continue on CR 522
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Englishtown-Freehold Road
8
Continue on CR 522
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Englishtown Road
9
Continue on CR 522
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Freehold-Englishtown Road
10
Turn left
511 ft
·
8 sec
11
Merge onto US 9
12 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 9
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
River Avenue
14
Continue on US 9
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakewood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on NJ 166
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakewood Road
16
Continue on NJ 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left
78 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Jamesburg, NJ · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Jamesburg, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Toms River, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Toms River, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.47 one way
$10.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Friday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Isolated Rain Showers
SW 5 mph
21% chance
Live forecast
70°F
Lakewood, NJ
17 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
13 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
54m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jamesburg, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 33 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 9, Lakewood Road, Buckelew Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 miles from Jamesburg, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.47 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 straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (CR 522; CR 527 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (CR 522 / Tennent Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Jamesburg, NJ to Toms River, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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