Origin
Laurelton Gardens, NJ
Afternoon in Laurelton Gardens on Thursday
Local time
3:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurelton Gardens, NJ to Toms River, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laurelton Gardens, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 11.8 miles and takes about 16m 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, Ocean Avenue, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 16m highway drive covering 11.8 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Ocean Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.6 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 9 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 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Ocean Avenue. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near CR 549 / Chambersbridge Road.
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 11.8 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 1.5 miles (CR 549 / Chambersbridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 549 / Chambersbridge Road
Turn left onto CR 549 / Chambersbridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GSP Toll South
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 82
Toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beac...
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NJ 166 / North Main Street
Turn right onto NJ 166 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Laurelton Gardens, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Island Beach State Park.
Gsp Toll South
1.7 mi in
|
~2m
Island Beach State Park
10.6 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| Ocean Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Route 37 West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chambersbridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 8.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurelton Gardens, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 88
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ocean Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 549
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Chambersbridge Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto GSP
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 82
Toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto NJ 37
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Route 37 West
7
Turn right onto NJ 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left
78 ft
·
5 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
Garden State Parkway
(8.6 mi)
$0.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$1
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
3:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Isolated Rain Showers
SW 5 mph
21% chance
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
11 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
16m 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 Laurelton Gardens, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 11.8 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Ocean Avenue, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Laurelton Gardens, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.96 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 11.8 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 1.5 miles (CR 549 / Chambersbridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Laurelton Gardens, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Island Beach State Park.
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