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Trip from Toms River, NJ to Audubon, NJ

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m

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

township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Toms River, NJ

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borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Audubon, NJ

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Trip Overview

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

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.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

6
12.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | NJ 70; CR 530

Turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
24.1 mi into trip | ~36m in | NJ 70

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

Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
6
32 mi into trip | ~47m in | NJ 70

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

Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
7
46.6 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

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

Use the left lane. Toward Haddonfield, Maple Shade
7
47.3 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | NJ 41; CR 573 / Kings Highway South

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 41; CR 573 / Kings Highway South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

4.2 mi in | ~7m | via CR 530

Cherry Hill

24.1 mi in | ~36m | via NJ 70

Philadelphia

32 mi in | ~47m | via NJ 70

Haddonfield

46.6 mi in | ~1h 9m

Maple Shade

46.6 mi in | ~1h 9m

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: NJ 70 — 34.5 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

78 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto NJ 166

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North Main Street
3

Turn right onto NJ 166; CR 527

0.1 mi · 25 sec · West Water Street
4

Turn left onto NJ 166

386 ft · 11 sec · Irons Street
5

Turn left onto NJ 166

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Herflicker Boulevard
6

Turn right onto CR 530

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South Main Street
7

Turn right onto CR 530

3.3 mi · 5 min · Dover Road
8

Turn slight right onto CR 530

7.9 mi · 12 min · CR 530
Toward CR 530: Manchester Use the straight lane.
9

Turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530

12 mi · 16 min · NJ 70; CR 530
Use the left lane.
10

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70

444 ft · 5 sec · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
11

Continue on NJ 70

7.7 mi · 10 min · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
12

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70

462 ft · 6 sec · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
13

Continue on NJ 70

15 mi · 22 min · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Haddonfield, Maple Shade Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto NJ 41

0.2 mi · 16 sec · North Kings Highway
16

Continue on NJ 41; NJ 154

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Brace Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
17

Continue on NJ 41

0.1 mi · 22 sec · NJ 41
18

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 41; CR 573

3.6 mi · 6 min · Kings Highway South
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right onto CR 653

0.5 mi · 1 min · Wyoming Avenue
20

Turn right onto West Graisbury Avenue

469 ft · 20 sec · West Graisbury Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

West Graisbury Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Medford Lakes, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Medford Lakes, NJ

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

Crestwood Village, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Browns Mills, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Audubon, NJ

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.54 one way

$17.08 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Toms River, NJ

Afternoon in Toms River on Friday

Local time

12:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Audubon, NJ

Afternoon in Audubon on Friday

Local time

12:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

14 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

1h 18m 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 Audubon, NJ covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NJ 70, CR 530, Kings Highway South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.8 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 $8.54 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 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.

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.

Between Toms River, NJ and Audubon, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 530: Manchester, Cherry Hill, Philadelphia, Haddonfield and Maple Shade.

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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