Trip from Toms River, NJ to Allendale, NJ

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

87.3 mi

140 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 49m ★

6 AM

1h 57m

8 AM

2h 14m

10 AM

2h 3m

12 PM

2h 2m

3 PM

2h 4m

5 PM

2h 13m

8 PM

1h 52m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Toms River, NJ to Allendale, NJ covers 87.3 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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, Goffle Road, Crescent Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.47 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.

Midpoint

43.6 miles from Toms River, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 87.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 87.3 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Goffle Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.7 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 24 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 72.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Goffle Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge

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

Toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewoo...

1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway

Merge onto GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

74.5 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward NJ 19: Paterson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 155A Toward NJ 19: Paterson

76.9 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Grand Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Grand Street

77 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | CR 638 / Grand Street

Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

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 Toms River, NJ to Allendale, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Del Water Gap along the way.

Del Water Gap

76.8 mi in | ~1h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	72.7 mi	1h 32m
Goffle Road	4 mi	6m
Crescent Avenue	2.2 mi	4m
NJ 19	1.7 mi	1m
Prospect Street	1.1 mi	1m
North Main Street	0.7 mi	1m
Main Street	0.6 mi	1m
East Main Street	0.6 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 72.7 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

78 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn right onto NJ 166

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto NJ 37

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Route 37 West

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 47 sec

Toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge

Merge onto GSP; US 9

21 mi · 24 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 31 sec

Continue on GSP

52 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 155A Toward NJ 19: Paterson Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto NJ 19

1.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 19

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

313 ft · 7 sec

Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 23 sec

Toward Grand Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto CR 638

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Grand Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto CR 509

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto River Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · River Street

Turn left onto CR 650

0.1 mi · 14 sec · CR 650

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.6 mi · 52 sec · East Main Street

Continue on CR 504

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Goffle Road

Continue on CR 659

3.8 mi · 6 min · Goffle Road

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto CR 84

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Godwin Avenue

Turn slight right onto CR 81

1.1 mi · 1 min · Prospect Street

Continue on CR 81

2.2 mi · 4 min · Crescent Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Ivers Road

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Ivers Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 507

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Franklin Turnpike

Arrive at destination

CR 507

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 43.6 miles from Toms River, NJ, or about 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.7 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 19 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.6 miles or 54m 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 34m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Toms River, NJ

This is one driving day of about 87.3 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Toms River, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 72.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.6 mi from Toms River, NJ · 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.6 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.7 miles.

Arriving in Allendale, NJ

The final approach into Allendale, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 78.3

View on nps.gov

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 near mile 66.2

View on nps.gov

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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 57.2

View on nps.gov

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...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 33.1

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.47 one way

$28.95 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$15.85	$31.70
premium	$4.93	$16.93	$33.86
diesel	$5.61	$19.27	$38.55

Estimated Tolls: $4.36

Garden State Parkway (72.7 mi) $4.36

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

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.2	$9.17	$4.19
Efficient EV	21.8	$7.64	$3.49
EV Truck/SUV	34.9	$12.22	$5.59

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Toms River, NJ

Late night in Toms River on Friday

Local time

2:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Allendale, NJ

Late night in Allendale on Friday

Local time

2:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 57m 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 Toms River, NJ to Allendale, NJ covers 87.3 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Goffle Road, Crescent Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.6 miles from 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 $14.47 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.

On the drive from Toms River, NJ to Allendale, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Del Water Gap along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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