Origin
Toms River, NJ
Late night in Toms River on Saturday
Local time
5:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toms River, NJ to Brigantine, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
56.4 mi
91 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Brigantine, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Toms River, NJ to Brigantine, NJ covers 56.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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, Absecon Boulevard, Brigantine Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 56.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 56.4 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Absecon Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.6 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 21 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 41.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Absecon Boulevard. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 166 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 56.4 miles you will encounter 13 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: 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
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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.
8
42.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward US 30 East: Absecon, Atlantic City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 40
Toward US 30 East: Absecon, Atlantic City
6
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Brigantine, NJ, road signs point toward Atlantic City and Acua Wind Farm.
Atlantic City
42.6 mi in
|
~50m
Acua Wind Farm
51.1 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 41.6 mi | 48m |
| Absecon Boulevard | 7 mi | 11m |
| Brigantine Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Brigantine Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| White Horse Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Huron Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lakehurst Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 41.6 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Brigantine, 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
42 mi
·
48 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40
Toward US 30 East: Absecon, Atlantic City
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 30
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
White Horse Pike
10
Continue on US 30
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Absecon Boulevard
11
Take the exit
187 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Acua Wind Farm
12
Continue on Absecon Boulevard
522 ft
·
15 sec
·
Absecon Boulevard
13
Turn left onto North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
151 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
14
Continue on NJ 87
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Huron Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto NJ 87
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Brigantine Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto CR 638
122 ft
·
4 sec
·
Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
17
Continue on CR 638
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
18
Continue on CR 638
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Brigantine Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Roosevelt Boulevard
20
Enter roundabout
190 ft
·
6 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.2 mi from Toms River, NJ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brigantine, NJ
The final approach into Brigantine, 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
$9.35 one way
$18.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.50
Garden State Parkway
(41.6 mi)
$2.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$3
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Brigantine, NJ
Late night in Brigantine on Saturday
Local time
5:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
3 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 16m 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 Brigantine, NJ covers 56.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Absecon Boulevard, Brigantine Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.2 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 $9.35 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 56.4 miles you will encounter 13 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: 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.
Between Toms River, NJ and Brigantine, NJ, road signs point toward Atlantic City and Acua Wind Farm.
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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