Origin
Toms River, NJ
Afternoon in Toms River on Friday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
51.5 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Toms River, NJ
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Audubon, NJ
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The drive from Toms River, NJ to Audubon, NJ covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 70, CR 530, Kings Highway South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.5 miles on NJ 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 51.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 18m highway drive covering 51.5 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 70 and CR 530. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.5 miles on NJ 70.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and CR 530. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in near NJ 70; CR 530.
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 51.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 12.1 miles (NJ 70; CR 530): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Haddonfield, Maple Shade
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 41; CR 573 / Kings Highway South
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Toms River, NJ and Audubon, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 530: Manchester, Cherry Hill, Philadelphia, Haddonfield and Maple Shade.
Cr 530: Manchester
Cherry Hill
Philadelphia
Haddonfield
Maple Shade
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 34.5 mi | 49m |
| CR 530 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Kings Highway South | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Dover Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Wyoming Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Kings Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Herflicker Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Audubon, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn left onto NJ 166
Turn right onto NJ 166; CR 527
Turn left onto NJ 166
Turn left onto NJ 166
Turn right onto CR 530
Turn right onto CR 530
Turn slight right onto CR 530
Turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Take the exit
Turn left onto NJ 41
Continue on NJ 41; NJ 154
Continue on NJ 41
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 41; CR 573
Turn right onto CR 653
Turn right onto West Graisbury Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.8 mi from Toms River, NJ · 38m 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Audubon, 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.
Regular Gas
$8.54 one way
$17.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 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 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Toms River on Friday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Audubon on Friday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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