Origin
Medford, NJ
Afternoon in Medford on Saturday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford, NJ to Toms River, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
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.
Medford, NJ
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Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Medford, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 36.7 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 NJ 70, NJ 70 East, CR 530 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on NJ 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| NJ 70 East | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| CR 530 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Dover Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic City Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 13.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on CR 541
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto NJ 70
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
481 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
4
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
6
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
8
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
CR 530; CR 539
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto CR 530
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on CR 530
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dover Road
11
Turn left onto CR 530
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 166
336 ft
·
7 sec
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
13
Continue on NJ 166
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Medford, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 70
Turn right onto NJ 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
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
5
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NJ 70
Slight right onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NJ 70 East
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 530; CR 539
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.08 one way
$12.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Saturday
Local time
4:40 PM
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
18 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
54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
36.7 mi in 54m, mostly highway — 13.4 mi of that is on NJ 70.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and NJ 70 East. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near NJ 70.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Medford, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Long Beach Island along the way.
Long Beach Island
4.9 mi in
|
~7m
|
via NJ 70
About the Cities
Arriving in Toms River, NJ
Full guide →Toms River is the county seat of Ocean County, New Jersey. It is a few miles west of the beaches of the Jersey Shore Region, midway between New York and Philadelphia and a short distance from Atlantic City. Toms River is easy to get to by car as the Garden State Parkway bisects the town, and it is served by express bus service to and from New York City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 36.7 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 (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on NJ 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Toms River, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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