Origin
Middletown, NJ
Late night in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, 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 17m
Distance
63.1 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, NJ
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Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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, CR 631, West Roosevelt Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 63.1 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and CR 631. The longest continuous stretch is about 56 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 17 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 56 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and CR 631. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 50.
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 63.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 (NJ 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (CR 631): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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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NJ 50
Turn left onto NJ 50
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 631
Turn left onto CR 631
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
34.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
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 81
Toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
6
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Irons Street
Turn left onto Irons Street
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 Middletown, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North and Gsp.
Gsp Toll North
6.1 mi in
|
~10m
Gsp
6.2 mi in
|
~10m
|
via GSP Northbound entrance
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 56 mi | 1h 4m |
| CR 631 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| West Roosevelt Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| NJ 50 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| GSP Northbound entrance | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Tuckahoe Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Water Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Irons Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 56 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
55 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn left onto NJ 50
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
NJ 50
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto CR 631
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
CR 631
Use the left lane.
4
Turn straight onto CR 662
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old Tuckahoe Road
5
Turn straight onto CR 623
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roosevelt Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
253 ft
·
6 sec
Toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North
7
Continue on GSP Northbound entrance
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
GSP Northbound entrance
Toward GSP, US 9 North
8
Merge onto US 9; GSP
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 81
Toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on Lakehurst Road
469 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lakehurst Road
12
Continue on CR 527
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Water Street
13
Turn left onto Irons Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Irons Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Irons Street
268 ft
·
16 sec
·
Irons Street
15
Turn right onto NJ 166
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Turn left
78 ft
·
5 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Middletown, NJ · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Middletown, 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
$10.46 one way
$20.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.24 | $24.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.36
Garden State Parkway
(56 mi)
$3.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Bass River, NJ
32 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
1 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 17m 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 Middletown, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, CR 631, West Roosevelt Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.6 miles from Middletown, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.46 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 63.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 (NJ 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (CR 631): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Middletown, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North and Gsp.
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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