Origin
South Toms River, NJ
Afternoon in South Toms River on Friday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Toms River, NJ to Seaside Heights, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.4 mi
13 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 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Toms River, NJ
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Seaside Heights, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Toms River, NJ to Seaside Heights, NJ covers 8.4 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 37 East, Washington Street, Thomas A. Mathis Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.6 miles on Route 37 East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from South Toms River, NJ to Seaside Heights, NJ covers 8.4 miles and takes about 16m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 37 East is the longest continuous segment at about 2.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near NJ 166 / Atlantic City Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.7 miles (NJ 166 / Atlantic City Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 166 / Atlantic City Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 166 / Atlantic City Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 35 North: Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 35 North: Seaside Heights, Point Plea...
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 4 / Sheridan Avenue
Turn left onto CR 4 / Sheridan Avenue
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 South Toms River, NJ to Seaside Heights, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Point Pleasant along the way.
Point Pleasant
7.1 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 37 East | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Washington Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Thomas A. Mathis Bridge | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Grant Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Sheridan Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| NJ 35 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 37 East
— 2.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Toms River, NJ and Seaside Heights, NJ.
1
Start on US 9
67 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 9
2
Turn right onto CR 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 166
336 ft
·
7 sec
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
4
Continue on NJ 166
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Turn right onto Washington Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
6
Turn right onto NJ 37
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 37 East
7
Continue on NJ 37
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Thomas A. Mathis Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 35 North: Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant
9
Merge onto NJ 35
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
NJ 35
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
11
Turn straight onto Bay Boulevard
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bay Boulevard
12
Turn right onto CR 6
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Avenue
13
Turn left onto Ocean Terrace
514 ft
·
19 sec
·
Ocean Terrace
14
Turn left onto CR 4
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Sheridan Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
CR 4
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.39 one way
$2.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.53 | $3.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 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 | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
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
Seaside Heights, NJ
Afternoon in Seaside Heights on Friday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
11 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
16m 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 South Toms River, NJ to Seaside Heights, NJ covers 8.4 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 37 East, Washington Street, Thomas A. Mathis Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from South Toms River, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.39 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 8.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.7 miles (NJ 166 / Atlantic City Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from South Toms River, NJ to Seaside Heights, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Point Pleasant along the way.
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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