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1h 4m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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Toms River, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Lawrence, NJ
Ren Aukeman
The drive from Toms River, NJ to Lawrence, NJ covers 40.8 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Jersey Expressway, Lakewood Road, Whitesville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.75 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
20.4 miles from Toms River, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
The drive from Toms River, NJ to Lawrence, NJ covers 40.8 miles and takes about 1h 4m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
192 ft
Total Descent
151 ft
Highest Point
173 ft
~26.2 mi in
Elevation Range
151 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near CR 622 / Cox Cro Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 40.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (CR 622 / Cox Cro Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (CR 527 / Whitesville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (CR 527; CR 528 / East Veterans Highway): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto CR 622 / Cox Cro Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 527 / Whitesville Road
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto CR 527; CR 528 / East Veterans Highway
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward CR 526: Allentown, Robbinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 526 West: Robbinsville, Industrial Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Toms River, NJ and Lawrence, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 526: Allentown, Robbinsville, Cr 526 West: Robbinsville and Industrial Park.
Cr 526: Allentown
Robbinsville
Cr 526 West: Robbinsville
Industrial Park
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| Lakewood Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Whitesville Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| East Veterans Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hughes Drive | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Robbinsville-Allentown Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Nottingham Way | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Lawrence, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn right onto NJ 166
Continue on NJ 166
Turn left onto CR 622
Turn right onto CR 527
At end of road, turn left onto CR 527; CR 528
Continue on CR 527
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 195
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto CR 526
Continue on CR 526
Turn straight onto (618)
Turn right onto Mercer Street
Turn left onto Hughes Drive
At end of road, turn right onto CR 533
Continue on CR 533
Turn left onto CR 608
Turn right onto Fountayne Boulevard
Continue on Fountayne Boulevard
Arrive at destination
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.
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 40.8 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.4 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence, NJ than in the middle of the route.
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 40.8 miles and 1h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.4 mi from Toms River, NJ · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lawrence, 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 Lawrence, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.39 | $14.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.06 | $18.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Lawrence on Sunday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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