Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Jamesburg, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
The drive from Toms River, NJ to Jamesburg, NJ covers 33 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 9, Lakewood Road, Buckelew Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on US Highway 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Toms River, NJ to Jamesburg, NJ covers 33 miles and takes about 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 166 / North Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NJ 166 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.9 miles (CR 522 / Freehold-Englishtown Road): Navigation decision point.
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
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto CR 522 / Freehold-Englishtown Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto CR 522; CR 527 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 522 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 9 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Lakewood Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| Buckelew Avenue | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| River Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Englishtown-Freehold Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Tennent Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Wood Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Jamesburg, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn right onto NJ 166
Continue on NJ 166
Continue on US 9
Continue on US 9
Continue on US 9
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 522
Continue on CR 522
Continue on CR 522
Continue on CR 522
At end of road, turn right onto CR 522; CR 527
Turn left onto CR 522
Continue on CR 522
Continue on CR 522
Continue on CR 522
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Toms River, NJ · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Jamesburg, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.47 one way
$10.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Friday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Jamesburg on Friday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
70°F
Lakewood, NJ
17 mi in
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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