Origin
Stillwater, NJ
Morning in Stillwater on Wednesday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stillwater, NJ to Toms River, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
107.5 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
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6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stillwater, NJ
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Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stillwater, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 107.5 miles and takes about 2h 27m 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, US 206, I 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.82 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
53.7 miles from Stillwater, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 27m highway drive covering 107.5 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and US 206. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.4 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 30 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 45.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near US 206.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 107.5 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 7.6 miles (US 206): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.6 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 206
Merge onto US 206
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
18.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
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US 206
Take the exit onto US 206 toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
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 27A-B
Toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Som...
8
18.7 mi into trip
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~33m in
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US 206
Keep slight right at fork onto US 206 toward US 206 South: Somerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 206 South: Somerville
7
36.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
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 I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
8
106.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stillwater, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Sh 183 North, Somerville, Princeton and Gsp South.
Sh 183 North
18.4 mi in
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~33m
|
via US 206
Somerville
18.4 mi in
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~33m
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via US 206
Princeton
36.3 mi in
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~1h 1m
Gsp South
60.4 mi in
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~1h 30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 45.4 mi | 53m |
| US 206 | 27.5 mi | 44m |
| I 287 | 22 mi | 25m |
| Main Fredon Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Stillwater Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| NJ 440 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Willows Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 45.4 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on this road
73 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
102 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn left
140 ft
·
11 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 610
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Fredon Road
5
Continue on CR 610
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Stillwater Road
6
Turn left onto NJ 94
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 94
7
Turn right onto CR 618
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Willows Road
8
Continue on CR 618
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fredon - Springdale Road
9
Continue on CR 618
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fredon Road
10
Merge onto US 206
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
US 206
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 206
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 206
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 206
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 206
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 206
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 206
14
Merge onto I 80; US 206
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
15
Take the exit onto US 206
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 206
Exit 27A-B
Toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 206
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South: Somerville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 206
17 mi
·
27 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 287
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Continue on NJ 440
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 440
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward GSP South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto GSP
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
25
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
43 mi
·
50 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 82
Toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
Use the right lane.
27
Merge onto NJ 37
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Route 37 West
28
Turn right onto NJ 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left
78 ft
·
5 sec
30
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 53.7 miles from Stillwater, NJ, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.4 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 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.7 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
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 Stillwater, 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 Stillwater, NJ
This is one driving day of about 107.5 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stillwater, 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 45.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.7 mi from Stillwater, NJ · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.7 miles from Stillwater, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.82 one way
$35.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.73 | $47.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.72
Garden State Parkway
(45.4 mi)
$2.72
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
$18
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.29 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.05 | $6.88 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 Wednesday
Local time
6:07 AM
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
2 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
2h 27m 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 Stillwater, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 107.5 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, US 206, I 287. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.7 miles from Stillwater, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.82 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 22 significant decision points across 107.5 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 7.6 miles (US 206): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Stillwater, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Sh 183 North, Somerville, Princeton and Gsp South.
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