Trip from Toms River, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 46m

Distance

80 mi

129 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 39m ★

6 AM

1h 47m

8 AM

2h 3m

10 AM

1h 52m

12 PM

1h 51m

3 PM

1h 53m

5 PM

2h 2m

8 PM

1h 42m

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

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city in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

Bridgeton, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Toms River, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ covers 80 miles and takes about 1h 46m 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, CR 552, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.26 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

40 miles from Toms River, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 80 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 46m highway drive covering 80 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and CR 552. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.4 miles on Garden State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and CR 552. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 80 miles you will encounter 14 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 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 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.8 mi into trip | ~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...

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | 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.

38.3 mi into trip | ~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

38.7 mi into trip | ~46m in | 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.

69.1 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | NJ 49; CR 555 / East Main Street

Turn right onto NJ 49; CR 555 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

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 Bridgeton, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 575 and Cr 561 Alt: Pomona.

Cr 575

38.3 mi in | ~45m

Cr 561 Alt: Pomona

38.3 mi in | ~45m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	37.4 mi	43m
CR 552	13.9 mi	20m
East Main Street	5.6 mi	6m
US 40	4.8 mi	6m
Pomona Road	4.5 mi	8m
Wrangleboro Road	2.9 mi	4m
East Broad Street	2.5 mi	3m
Bridgeton Millville Pike	2.5 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 Bridgeton, NJ.

Start on this road

78 ft · 10 sec · this road

Turn left onto NJ 166

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto NJ 166; CR 527

0.3 mi · 40 sec · West Water Street

Continue on CR 527

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Lakehurst Road

Continue on Lakehurst Road

328 ft · 7 sec · Lakehurst Road

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 8 sec

Toward GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Beachwood

Merge onto GSP; US 9

37 mi · 43 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 44 Toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto CR 561 Alternate; CR 575

4.5 mi · 8 min · Pomona Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on CR 575

2.9 mi · 4 min · Wrangleboro Road

Turn right onto US 40; US 322

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Black Horse Pike

Take the exit onto US 40

4.8 mi · 6 min · US 40

Use the straight lane.

Continue on CR 617

522 ft · 19 sec · Absecon Road

Turn left onto US 40; NJ 50

1.7 mi · 3 min · Harding Highway

Turn left onto CR 552; CR 557 Truck

14 mi · 20 min · CR 552; CR 557 Truck

Continue on CR 552 Spur

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto NJ 47

0.5 mi · 46 sec · North 2nd Street

Turn right onto NJ 49; CR 555

5.6 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NJ 49

2.5 mi · 2 min · Bridgeton Millville Pike

Continue on NJ 49

1.9 mi · 2 min · Commerce Street East

Continue on NJ 49

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Broad Street

Turn right onto NJ 77

111 ft · 7 sec · North Pearl Street

Turn left

49 ft · 5 sec

Turn right

29 ft · 2 sec

Arrive at 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 40 miles from Toms River, NJ, or about 48m 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 18 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40 miles or 48m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeton, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Toms River, NJ

This is one driving day of about 80 miles and 1h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Toms River, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

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 40 mi from Toms River, NJ · 48m into the drive

city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Egg Harbor City, NJ

40 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

Ocean Acres, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Republic, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bridgeton, NJ

The final approach into Bridgeton, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Johnnie's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mays Landing, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.4

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16096252000

Visit website

Mia's cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mays Landing, New Jersey

0.3 mi

Chow's Garden Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Millville, New Jersey

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Xpresso Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vineland, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 68.6

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18568255913

Johnnie's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.4

Mays Landing, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16096252000

Visit website

Mia's cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.4

Mays Landing, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+16092452399

Visit website

Chow's Garden Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.6

Millville, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18563273259

Visit website

Royal Spice Indian Restaurant & Banquet Hall

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 68.6

Millville, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+18565068521

Visit website

De Olde Towne Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 80

Bridgeton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+18564553474

Visit website

Green Olive Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 80

Bridgeton, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18564591147

Visit website

Maharaja Indian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 45.7

Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16093807347

Visit website

Familya Kusina Fil-AM Restaurant & Store

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.7

Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16098081459

Visit website

Xpresso Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 68.6

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18568255913

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.1

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16095495775

Visit website

American star inn and suites hotel galloway

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 40

Galloway, NJ

Larry's Bar & Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.6

Millville, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+18563271144

Visit website

Millville Army Air Field Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 68.6

Millville, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18563272347

Visit website

Purépecha Unalachtigo Ranch

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 80

Bridgeton, New Jersey

Hours: 4–7 pm

+18563323817

Visit website

South Vineland Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 68.6

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.26 one way

$26.53 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$14.53	$29.05
premium	$4.93	$15.51	$31.03
diesel	$5.61	$17.66	$35.33

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

$13

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Stafford Township, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa

Millville, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Toms River, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Barnegat, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Causeway Ford

Stafford Township, NJ

CHARGESMART_EV

4 DCFC

Pine Belt Cadillac Of Toms River

Toms River, NJ

EV Connect

2 DCFC

Manahawkin CDJR

Manahawkin, NJ

Blink Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 9 Tesla: 5 EV Connect: 3 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 Blink Network: 1 CHARGEUP: 1 EVIUM: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24	$8.40	$3.84
Efficient EV	20	$7.00	$3.20
EV Truck/SUV	32	$11.20	$5.12

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Night in Toms River on Thursday

Local time

11:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bridgeton, NJ

Night in Bridgeton on Thursday

Local time

11:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

2 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 46m 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 Bridgeton, NJ covers 80 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, CR 552, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40 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 $13.26 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.

Between Toms River, NJ and Bridgeton, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 575 and Cr 561 Alt: Pomona.

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Trip from Toms River, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bridgeton, NJ

Nearby Places

Johnnie's Restaurant

Xpresso Cafe

Johnnie's Restaurant

Mia's cafe

Chow's Garden Restaurant

Royal Spice Indian Restaurant & Banquet Hall

De Olde Towne Restaurant

Green Olive Restaurant

Maharaja Indian Restaurant

Familya Kusina Fil-AM Restaurant & Store

Xpresso Cafe

agnello's cafe

American star inn and suites hotel galloway

Larry's Bar & Restaurant

Millville Army Air Field Museum

Purépecha Unalachtigo Ranch

South Vineland Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Toms River, NJ

Bridgeton, NJ

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 46m on the road

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