Origin
Prospect Park, NJ
Afternoon in Prospect Park on Saturday
Local time
12:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prospect 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 4m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prospect Park, NJ
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Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prospect Park, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Jersey Expressway, Lakewood Road, John Fitch Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.9 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Prospect Park, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Jersey Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CR 653 / Calhoun Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 miles (CR 653 / Calhoun Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 653 / Calhoun Street
Turn right onto CR 653 / Calhoun Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 29 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NJ 29 South
8
27 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
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 21
Toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
8
27.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 527 South: Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward CR 527 South: Jackson
6
33.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
CR 527 / Whitesville Road
Turn right onto CR 527 / Whitesville Road
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 Prospect Park, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 526, Cr 527: Siloam, Jackson and Cr 527 South: Jackson.
Cr 526
27 mi in
|
~34m
Cr 527: Siloam
27 mi in
|
~34m
Jackson
27 mi in
|
~34m
Cr 527 South: Jackson
27.2 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 20.9 mi | 24m |
| Lakewood Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| John Fitch Way | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Whitesville Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| East Veterans Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Cox Cro Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Calhoun Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 20.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect Park, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on Weber Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Weber Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 627
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn left onto NJ 31
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pennington Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 653
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Calhoun Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
306 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NJ 29 South
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto NJ 29
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
John Fitch Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 195
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21
Toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward CR 527 South: Jackson
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto CR 527
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Cedar Swamp Road
11
Continue on CR 527; CR 528
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Veterans Highway
12
Turn right onto CR 527
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Whitesville Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cox Cro Road
14
Turn right onto US 9
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lakewood Road
15
Continue on NJ 166
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakewood Road
16
Continue on NJ 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left
78 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.3 mi from Prospect Park, NJ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Prospect 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
$7.41 one way
$14.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
12:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
22 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
27 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 4m 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 Prospect Park, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Jersey Expressway, Lakewood Road, John Fitch Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 miles from Prospect Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.41 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 44.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 miles (CR 653 / Calhoun Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Prospect Park, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 526, Cr 527: Siloam, Jackson and Cr 527 South: Jackson.
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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