The drive from Toms River, NJ to Montgomery, NJ covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 37m 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, I 295, Carter Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on Central Jersey Expressway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.39 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.
Midpoint
31.3 miles from Toms River, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 62.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Toms River, NJ to Montgomery, NJ covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 37m, 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 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Jersey Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.7 miles you will encounter 18 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: 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 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.5 mi into trip|~9m in|CR 622 / Cox Cro Road
Turn left onto CR 622 / Cox Cro Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.5 mi into trip|~10m in|CR 527 / Whitesville Road
Turn right onto CR 527 / Whitesville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
36.9 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
7
37 mi into trip|~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Arena Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 2
Toward Arena Drive
8
45.4 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward Princeton Pike, Princeton
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 68A
Toward Princeton Pike, Princeton
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 Montgomery, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Princeton along the way.
Princeton
45.4 mi in|~1h 2m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Central Jersey Expressway
19 mi
21m
I 295
6.7 mi
7m
Carter Road
6.1 mi
10m
Lakewood Road
4.8 mi
7m
Whitesville Road
4.3 mi
7m
East Veterans Highway
3.8 mi
5m
Wertsville Road
3.7 mi
9m
Cedar Swamp Road
3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 19 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Montgomery, NJ.
1
Start on this road
78 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto NJ 166
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
3
Continue on NJ 166
4.8 mi·7 min·Lakewood Road
4
Turn left onto CR 622
1.0 mi·1 min·Cox Cro Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto CR 527
4.3 mi·7 min·Whitesville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
At end of road, turn left onto CR 527; CR 528
3.8 mi·5 min·East Veterans Highway
7
Continue on CR 527
3.0 mi·4 min·Cedar Swamp Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
9
Merge onto I 195
19 mi·21 min·Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 2Toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 2Toward Arena Drive
12
Turn straight onto CR 620
1.1 mi·2 min·Arena Drive
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 295 North
14
Merge onto I 295
6.7 mi·7 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 68AToward Princeton Pike, PrincetonUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto CR 583
1.3 mi·2 min·Princeton Pike
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto CR 569
0.8 mi·1 min·Fackler Road
18
Merge onto US 206; CR 569
259 ft·8 sec·Lawrenceville Road
19
Turn right onto CR 569
6.1 mi·10 min·Carter Road
20
Continue on CR 569
0.2 mi·44 sec·Princeton Avenue
21
Turn left onto Columbia Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·Columbia Avenue
22
Continue on South Greenwood Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·South Greenwood Avenue
23
Continue on Hopewell-Wertsville Road
2.1 mi·4 min·Hopewell-Wertsville Road
24
Continue on CR 607
2.0 mi·3 min·Rileyville Road
25
At end of road, turn right onto CR 602
3.7 mi·9 min·Wertsville Road
26
Turn left onto Montgomery Road
51 ft·2 sec·Montgomery Road
27
Arrive at destination
Montgomery Road
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 31.3 miles from Toms River, NJ, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19 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 14 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.3 miles or 45m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montgomery, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Toms River, NJ
This is one driving day of about 62.7 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Toms River, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Central Jersey Expressway for about 19 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Toms River, NJ
· 45m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 62.7
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.39 one way
$20.79 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$11.38
$22.77
premium
$4.93
$12.16
$24.32
diesel
$5.61
$13.84
$27.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.8
0
$6.58
$3.01
Efficient EV
15.7
0
$5.49
$2.51
EV Truck/SUV
25.1
0
$8.78
$4.01
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Toms River, NJ
Late night
in Toms River on Saturday
Local time
4:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Montgomery, NJ
Late night
in Montgomery on Saturday
Local time
4:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
16 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 37m 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 Montgomery, NJ covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Jersey Expressway, I 295, Carter Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.3 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 $10.39 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 62.7 miles you will encounter 18 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: 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 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Toms River, NJ to Montgomery, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Princeton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
