Origin
Toms River, NJ
Evening in Toms River on Friday
Local time
7:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toms River, NJ to Haddon Heights, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Haddon Heights, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 52.1-mile drive from Toms River, NJ, to Haddon Heights, NJ, will take you about 1 hour and 17 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, this route is a straightforward local journey that's perfect for a single day trip. You'll navigate through familiar New Jersey terrain without significant highway time, making it a relaxed option for a short excursion. The entire trip stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent feel from start to finish. Consider this a convenient way to connect two points within the state, ideal for a quick visit or errand.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 52.1-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You won't encounter any long stretches of high-speed driving; instead, you'll be navigating local roads like North Main Street, West Water Street, and Irons Street. This means you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments, keeping your attention focused on the immediate surroundings rather than distant horizons. The nature of this drive suggests a more intimate, community-level experience of the landscape as you pass through towns and neighborhoods.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and CR 530. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in near NJ 70; CR 530.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 52.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 12.1 miles (NJ 70; CR 530): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
12.1 mi into trip
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~19m in
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NJ 70; CR 530
Turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
24.1 mi into trip
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~36m in
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NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
6
32 mi into trip
|
~47m in
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NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
7
45.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Bellmawr
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, B...
8
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Barrington, Haddon Heights, Collingswood
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 29
Toward US 30: Barrington, Haddon Heights, Colli...
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 Haddon Heights, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 530: Manchester, Cherry Hill, Philadelphia and Bellmawr.
Cr 530: Manchester
4.2 mi in
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~7m
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via CR 530
Cherry Hill
24.1 mi in
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~36m
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via NJ 70
Philadelphia
32 mi in
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~47m
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via NJ 70
Bellmawr
45.5 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 33.4 mi | 47m |
| CR 530 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| I 295 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Dover Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| White Horse Pike | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Station Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Copley Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 33.4 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Haddon Heights, NJ.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NJ 166
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto NJ 166; CR 527
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Water Street
4
Turn left onto NJ 166
386 ft
·
11 sec
·
Irons Street
5
Turn left onto NJ 166
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Herflicker Boulevard
6
Turn right onto CR 530
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Turn right onto CR 530
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Dover Road
8
Turn slight right onto CR 530
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
CR 530
Toward CR 530: Manchester
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
12 mi
·
16 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
444 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
11
Continue on NJ 70
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
12
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
462 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
13
Continue on NJ 70
13 mi
·
20 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Bellmawr
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 295
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 295
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 29
Toward US 30: Barrington, Haddon Heights, Collingswood
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto CR 666
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Copley Road
18
Continue on CR 666
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Copley Road
19
Turn right onto US 30
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
White Horse Pike
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto CR 656
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto CR 655
497 ft
·
19 sec
·
10th Avenue
22
Turn sharp right onto CR 654
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Prospect Ridge Boulevard
23
Arrive at destination
CR 654
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Toms River, NJ · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Haddon Heights, NJ
The final approach into Haddon Heights, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.64 one way
$17.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.10 | $20.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Haddon Heights, NJ
Evening in Haddon Heights on Friday
Local time
7:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 17m 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 Haddon Heights, NJ covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 70, CR 530, I 295. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 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 $8.64 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 52.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 12.1 miles (NJ 70; CR 530): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Toms River, NJ and Haddon Heights, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 530: Manchester, Cherry Hill, Philadelphia and Bellmawr.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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