Origin
Somerdale, NJ
Late night in Somerdale on Saturday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerdale, 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 13m
Distance
51.7 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerdale, NJ
James Kampeis
Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somerdale, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 51.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ava Avenue, West Somerdale Road, Burnt Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 51.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m 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 13m drive with frequent turns across 51.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ava 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 Somerdale, NJ to Toms River, NJ is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Somerdale, NJ to Toms River, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ava Avenue | — | — |
| West Somerdale Road | — | — |
| Burnt Mill Road | — | — |
| Haddonfield-Berlin Road | — | — |
| Berlin Road | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
| NJ 70 East | — | — |
| Marlton Pike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ava Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerdale, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on Cypress Avenue
305 ft
·
18 sec
·
Cypress Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ava Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ava Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Somerdale Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Somerdale Road
4
Turn left onto Burnt Mill Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Burnt Mill Road
5
Turn left onto Haddonfield-Berlin Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
6
Continue on Berlin Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Berlin Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 295 North
8
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70 East: Marlton
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70 East: Marlton
10
Merge slight left onto Marlton Pike
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Marlton Pike
11
Keep slight left to continue on Marlton Pike
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Marlton Pike
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
482 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
13
Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle
440 ft
·
6 sec
·
Four Mile Circle
15
Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
16
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
17
Turn right
7.9 mi
·
12 min
18
Turn left onto Dover Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Dover Road
19
Continue on Dover Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dover Road
20
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlantic City Boulevard
338 ft
·
8 sec
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
22
Continue on North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Main Street
23
Turn right
79 ft
·
6 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.8 mi from Somerdale, NJ · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Somerdale, 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
$8.57 one way
$17.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.39 | $18.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Toms River on Saturday
Local time
2:04 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
4 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 13m 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 Somerdale, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 51.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ava Avenue, West Somerdale Road, Burnt Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.8 miles from Somerdale, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.57 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 Somerdale, NJ to Toms River, NJ is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Somerdale, NJ to Toms River, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somerdale, 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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