Trip from Toms River, NJ to Hainesport, NJ

Drive Time

58m

Distance

36.7 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 54m ★

6 AM

0h 59m

8 AM

1h 8m

10 AM

1h 2m

12 PM

1h 1m

3 PM

1h 2m

5 PM

1h 8m

8 PM

0h 56m

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

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Toms River, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Trip Overview

The drive from Toms River, NJ to Hainesport, NJ covers 36.7 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Main Street, West Water Street, Irons Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.07 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

18.4 miles from Toms River, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 36.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Toms River, NJ to Hainesport, NJ is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Toms River, NJ to Hainesport, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Water Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Irons Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Herflicker Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Dover Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
CR 530	Unavailable	Refreshing
Lakehurst Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

79 ft · 11 sec · the route

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto West Water Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West Water Street

Turn left onto Irons Street

387 ft · 11 sec · Irons Street

Turn left onto Herflicker Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Herflicker Boulevard

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto Dover Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · Dover Road

Turn slight right onto CR 530: Manchester

7.9 mi · 12 min · CR 530: Manchester

Turn left

5.2 mi · 7 min

Turn right onto Lakehurst Road

5.5 mi · 9 min · Lakehurst Road

Continue on Juliustown Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Juliustown Road

Turn left onto Pemberton – Browns Mills Road

3.7 mi · 5 min · Pemberton – Browns Mills Road

Turn left onto Pemberton Bypass

2.1 mi · 3 min · Pemberton Bypass

Continue on West Hampton Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Hampton Street

Continue on South Pemberton Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Pemberton Road

Continue straight

1.0 mi · 1 min

Continue on State Route 38

3.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 38

Turn right onto Hainesport Lumberton Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Hainesport Lumberton Road

Continue on Lumberton Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Lumberton Road

Turn right onto Marne Highway

30 ft · 1 sec · Marne Highway

Arrive at your destination

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 18.4 miles from Toms River, NJ, or about 29m into the drive.

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 36.7 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18.4 miles or 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hainesport, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Toms River, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 36.7 miles and 58m.

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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.4 mi from Toms River, NJ · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

18 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hainesport, NJ

The final approach into Hainesport, 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 Hainesport, 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

$6.07 one way

$12.15 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$6.65	$13.29
premium	$4.92	$7.11	$14.22
diesel	$5.64	$8.15	$16.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11	$3.85	$1.76
Efficient EV	9.2	$3.21	$1.47
EV Truck/SUV	14.7	$5.14	$2.35

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Toms River, NJ

Night in Toms River on Sunday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hainesport, NJ

Night in Hainesport on Sunday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°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

26 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

58m 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 Hainesport, NJ covers 36.7 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Main Street, West Water Street, Irons Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.4 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 $6.07 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.

The drive from Toms River, NJ to Hainesport, NJ is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Toms River, NJ to Hainesport, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Toms River, NJ to Hainesport, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.