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Trip from Saddle River, NJ to Toms River, NJ

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

89.4 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Saddle River, NJ

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Downtown Toms River, NJ, NJ

Toms River, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saddle River, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 89.4 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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, New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, NJ 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

44.7 miles from Saddle River, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 55m highway drive covering 89.4 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.7 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 25 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 46.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 89.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
17.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium...
8
18.4 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
8
39.4 mi into trip | ~53m in | Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9

Take the exit onto Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9 toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

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 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
8
40.8 mi into trip | ~56m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Pa...
8
88.2 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 82 Toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beac...

Towns Along This Route

Between Saddle River, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility and Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.

Rutherford

17.6 mi in | ~23m

American Dream

17.6 mi in | ~23m

Stadium

17.6 mi in | ~23m

Racetrack

17.6 mi in | ~23m

Training Facility

17.6 mi in | ~23m

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

17.9 mi in | ~24m

Njtp South: Newark

18.4 mi in | ~25m

Gsp

39.4 mi in | ~53m | via Exit 11

Woodbridge

39.4 mi in | ~53m | via Exit 11

Gsp South

40.8 mi in | ~56m

Perth Amboy

40.8 mi in | ~56m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 46.7 mi 54m
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur 20.6 mi 26m
NJ 17 14.9 mi 18m
Exit to GSP and US Route 9 1.4 mi 2m
West Saddle River Road 1.2 mi 2m
North Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
NJ 3 0.5 mi <1m
GSP Southbound entrance 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 46.7 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saddle River, NJ and Toms River, NJ.

1

Start on CR 77; CR 90

47 ft · 2 sec · East Allendale Road
2

Turn right onto CR 77

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Saddle River Road
3

Continue on CR 77

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Sheridan Avenue
4

Turn slight right

384 ft · 14 sec
Toward NJ 17 South: NJ 17 South, East Prospect Street
5

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Toward NJ 17 South
6

Merge onto NJ 17

15 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Use the right lane.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
8

Merge onto NJ 3

0.5 mi · 36 sec · NJ 3
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive
11

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

6.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP

14 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit onto Exit 11

1.4 mi · 2 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Exit 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy Use the slight left lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance

0.5 mi · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway Use the slight left lane.
18

Merge onto GSP

3.0 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
20

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

43 mi · 50 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 48 sec
Exit 82 Toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park Use the right lane.
22

Merge onto NJ 37

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Route 37 West
23

Turn right onto NJ 166

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Turn left

78 ft · 5 sec
25

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.7 miles from Saddle River, NJ, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.7 miles or 1h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toms River, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Saddle River, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Saddle River, NJ

This is one driving day of about 89.4 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saddle River, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 46.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.7 mi from Saddle River, NJ · 1h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

45 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Saddle River, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Toms River, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 9.3
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $10 near mile 21.6
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 27.8
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 33.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.79 one way

$29.59 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $16.19 $32.37
premium $4.92 $17.32 $34.65
diesel $5.64 $19.86 $39.72

Estimated Tolls: $5.69

New Jersey Turnpike (20.6 mi) $2.89
Garden State Parkway (46.7 mi) $2.80

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.8 0 $9.39 $4.29
Efficient EV 22.4 0 $7.82 $3.58
EV Truck/SUV 35.8 0 $12.52 $5.72

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Saddle River, NJ

Afternoon in Saddle River on Monday

Local time

1:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Toms River, NJ

Afternoon in Toms River on Monday

Local time

1:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 55m 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 Saddle River, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 89.4 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, NJ 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.7 miles from Saddle River, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.79 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 89.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Saddle River, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility and Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.

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