Origin
Ocean County, NJ
Morning in Ocean County on Friday
Local time
7:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean County, 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
12m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean County, NJ
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Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ocean County, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 8.7 miles and takes about 12m 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, Lacey Road, West Water Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 12m highway drive covering 8.7 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Lacey Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.1 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 11 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 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Lacey Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
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 12m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles (Irons Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll North
Navigation decision point
Toward GSP Toll North
8
8 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
8.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Irons Street
Turn left onto Irons Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NJ 166 / North Main Street
Turn right onto NJ 166 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
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 Ocean County, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
1.6 mi in
|
~2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Lacey Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Water Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Irons Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lakehurst Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 6.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean County, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on CR 614
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lacey Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
3
Merge onto GSP
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 81
Toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on Lakehurst Road
469 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lakehurst Road
6
Continue on CR 527
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Water Street
7
Turn left onto Irons Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Irons Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Irons Street
268 ft
·
16 sec
·
Irons Street
9
Turn right onto NJ 166
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Turn left
78 ft
·
5 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.44 one way
$2.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
Garden State Parkway
(6.1 mi)
$0.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Toms River on Friday
Local time
7:14 AM
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
25 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
12m 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 Ocean County, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 8.7 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Lacey Road, West Water 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 4.3 miles from Ocean County, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.44 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 12m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles (Irons Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Ocean County, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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