Origin
Toms River, NJ
Evening in Toms River on Tuesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toms River, NJ to Deerfield, NJ
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
82.1 mi
132 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
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6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
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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Deerfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Toms River, NJ to Deerfield, NJ covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 53m 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, Landis Avenue, Harding Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.61 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from Toms River, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Toms River, NJ to Deerfield, NJ covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 37.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 53m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~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
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~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
38.3 mi into trip
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~45m in
Take the exit toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona
5
38.7 mi into trip
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~46m in
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CR 561 Alternate; CR 575 / Pomona Road
Turn right onto CR 561 Alternate; CR 575 / Pomona Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
46.4 mi into trip
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~1h in
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US 40
Take the exit onto US 40
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight 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 Deerfield, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 575 and Cr 561 Alt: Pomona.
Cr 575
38.3 mi in
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~45m
Cr 561 Alt: Pomona
38.3 mi in
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~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 37.4 mi | 43m |
| Landis Avenue | 15.9 mi | 24m |
| Harding Highway | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| US 40 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Pomona Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| NJ 77 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Wrangleboro Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Cedar Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 37.4 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Deerfield, 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
37 mi
·
43 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 44
Toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 561 Alternate; CR 575
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Pomona Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on CR 575
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Wrangleboro Road
11
Turn right onto US 40; US 322
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Black Horse Pike
12
Take the exit onto US 40
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 40
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on CR 617
522 ft
·
19 sec
·
Absecon Road
14
Turn left onto US 40; NJ 50
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Harding Highway
15
Turn left onto CR 540
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Avenue
16
Continue on CR 540
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Landis Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 553
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Finley Road
18
Turn right onto NJ 77
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 77
19
Turn left onto CR 540
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Deerfield Road
20
Arrive at destination
CR 540
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 41.1 miles from Toms River, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.4 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 50m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deerfield, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Toms River, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Toms River, NJ
This is one driving day of about 82.1 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Toms River, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 37.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.1 mi from Toms River, NJ · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.1 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Deerfield, NJ
The final approach into Deerfield, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Deerfield, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.61 one way
$27.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.91 | $29.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.92 | $31.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.13 | $36.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.24
Garden State Parkway
(37.4 mi)
$2.24
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
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.49 | $5.25 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Deerfield, NJ
Evening in Deerfield on Tuesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
5 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 53m 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 Deerfield, NJ covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Landis Avenue, Harding Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.1 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 $13.61 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 is a straightforward 1h 53m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Toms River, NJ and Deerfield, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 575 and Cr 561 Alt: Pomona.
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