Origin
Kingwood, NJ
Morning in Kingwood on Saturday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
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Trip from Kingwood, 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 42m
Distance
66.2 mi
106 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingwood, NJ
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Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kingwood, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Jersey Expressway, River Road, Lakewood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.9 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.98 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
33.1 miles from Kingwood, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 66.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Kingwood, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 42m, 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Jersey Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 66.2 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 (CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (NJ 29 / Daniel Bray Highway): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road
Turn left onto CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
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NJ 29 / Daniel Bray Highway
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 29 / Daniel Bray Highway
Navigation decision point
8
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
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 21
Toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
8
48.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 527 South: Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward CR 527 South: Jackson
6
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
CR 527 / Whitesville Road
Turn right onto CR 527 / Whitesville Road
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.
Between Kingwood, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 526, Cr 527: Siloam, Jackson and Cr 527 South: Jackson.
Cr 526
48.5 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Cr 527: Siloam
48.5 mi in
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~1h 13m
Jackson
48.5 mi in
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~1h 13m
Cr 527 South: Jackson
48.7 mi in
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~1h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 20.9 mi | 24m |
| River Road | 18 mi | 28m |
| Lakewood Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Kingwood-Stockton Road | 4.6 mi | 11m |
| Whitesville Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| East Veterans Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 20.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingwood, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on Kingwood-Locktown Road
73 ft
·
10 sec
·
Kingwood-Locktown Road
2
Turn left onto CR 519
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Kingwood-Stockton Road
3
Continue on CR 519
417 ft
·
17 sec
·
Raven Rock Road
4
Turn left onto CR 519
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Kingwood-Stockton Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 29
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Daniel Bray Highway
6
Continue on NJ 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on NJ 29
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Bray Highway
8
Continue on NJ 29
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on NJ 29
18 mi
·
28 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
10
Continue on I 195
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21
Toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward CR 527 South: Jackson
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto CR 527
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Cedar Swamp Road
14
Continue on CR 527; CR 528
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Veterans Highway
15
Turn right onto CR 527
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Whitesville Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cox Cro Road
17
Turn right onto US 9
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lakewood Road
18
Continue on NJ 166
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakewood Road
19
Continue on NJ 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left
78 ft
·
5 sec
21
Arrive at 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 33.1 miles from Kingwood, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.9 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 15 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.1 miles or 55m 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 25m
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 Kingwood, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kingwood, NJ
This is one driving day of about 66.2 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Kingwood, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Central Jersey Expressway for about 20.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.1 mi from Kingwood, NJ · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Kingwood, 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
$10.98 one way
$21.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.84 | $25.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.95 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Toms River on Saturday
Local time
8:11 AM
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
23 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 42m 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 Kingwood, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Jersey Expressway, River Road, Lakewood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.1 miles from Kingwood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.98 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 66.2 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 (CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (NJ 29 / Daniel Bray Highway): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kingwood, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 526, Cr 527: Siloam, Jackson and Cr 527 South: Jackson.
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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