Origin
Toms River, NJ
Afternoon in Toms River on Saturday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toms River, NJ to Barnegat, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Barnegat, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 17.2-mile drive from Toms River, NJ to Barnegat, NJ is a quick trip, estimated to take about 23 minutes. Primarily using the Garden State Parkway, West Bay Avenue, and Lakehurst Road, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 81% of it on faster roads. It's an easy day trip, perfect for a short excursion within the Northeast region of New Jersey. With a projected fuel cost of around $3, this is an economical option for a quick journey. You won't need to worry about overnight stays or breaking up the drive, as it's easily manageable in a single go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| West Bay Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Lakehurst Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Water Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lighthouse Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Bay Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 13.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Barnegat, 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
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Water Street
4
Continue on CR 527
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Lakehurst Road
5
Continue on Lakehurst Road
328 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lakehurst Road
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Toward GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Beachwood
7
Merge onto GSP; US 9
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 67A
Toward CR 554 East: Barnegat
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto (105)
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Lighthouse Drive
10
Turn right onto West Bay Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Bay Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Arrive at destination
CR 609
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 166 / North Main Street
Turn left onto NJ 166 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Beachwood
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Be...
5
0.9 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 left lanes.
7
14.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward CR 554 East: Barnegat
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67A
Toward CR 554 East: Barnegat
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
West Bay Avenue
Turn right onto West Bay Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.84
Garden State Parkway
(13.9 mi)
$0.84
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Barnegat, NJ
Afternoon in Barnegat on Saturday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
1 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
23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this journey, with 81% of the drive on faster roads. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.9 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions from highway to local roads as you approach your destination, so be prepared for a slight change in driving conditions. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, prioritizing getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and West Bay Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 166 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NJ 166 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Barnegat, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 554 East: Barnegat along the way.
Cr 554 East: Barnegat
14.9 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Starting in Toms River, NJ
Full guide →Toms River is the county seat of Ocean County, New Jersey. It is a few miles west of the beaches of the Jersey Shore Region, midway between New York and Philadelphia and a short distance from Atlantic City. Toms River is easy to get to by car as the Garden State Parkway bisects the town, and it is served by express bus service to and from New York City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.84 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NJ 166 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barnegat, NJ before heading back.
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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