Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Asbury Park, NJ
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The drive from Toms River, NJ to Asbury Park, NJ covers 25 miles and takes about 31m 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, NJ 66, CR 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 31m highway drive covering 25 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 66. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.8 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
203 ft
Total Descent
206 ft
Highest Point
106 ft
~16.1 mi in
Elevation Range
88 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 66. You will hit about 6 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.
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 25 miles you will encounter 6 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: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto NJ 166 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 66 East: Asbury Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto NJ 66
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 18.8 mi | 22m |
| NJ 66 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| CR 16 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Asbury Park Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Route 37 West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Asbury Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Asbury Park, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn right onto NJ 166
Turn left onto NJ 37
Take the exit
Merge onto GSP; US 9
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 66
Turn straight onto NJ 35
Continue on CR 16
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 16
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| premium | $4.95 | $4.88 | $9.75 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Morning in Toms River on Saturday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Asbury Park on Saturday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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