Origin
Palisades Park, NJ
Morning in Palisades Park on Saturday
Local time
9:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palisades Park, 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 15m
Distance
77.2 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palisades Park, NJ
Jonny M
Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Palisades Park, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 77.2 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Columbia Avenue, US 46 West, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 77.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 77.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Columbia Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Palisades Park, NJ to Toms River, NJ is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Palisades Park, NJ to Toms River, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Columbia Avenue | — | — |
| US 46 West | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | — | — |
| US 9 | — | — |
| GSP Southbound entrance | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| NJ 37 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Columbia Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palisades Park, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Broad Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Columbia Avenue
371 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Columbia Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight left toward US 46 West
410 ft
·
11 sec
·
US 46 West
4
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
9
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10
Take the exit slight left
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
11
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
12
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
14 mi
·
17 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
13
Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
14
Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
15
Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Southbound entrance
16
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
18
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
43 mi
·
50 min
·
Garden State Parkway
19
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
20
Merge slight left onto Route 37 West
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Route 37 West
21
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
22
Turn left
79 ft
·
6 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.6 mi from Palisades Park, NJ · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.6 miles from Palisades Park, 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
$12.80 one way
$25.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.04 | $34.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.81 | $4.94 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 Saturday
Local time
9:11 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
16 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 15m 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 Palisades Park, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 77.2 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Columbia Avenue, US 46 West, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.6 miles from Palisades Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.80 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.
The drive from Palisades Park, NJ to Toms River, NJ is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Palisades Park, NJ to Toms River, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Palisades Park, NJ to Toms River, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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