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Trip from Toms River, NJ to Kingwood, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

66.6 mi

107 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

29 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 35m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m

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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Kingwood, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Toms River, NJ to Kingwood, NJ covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m 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, NJ 29, Lakewood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.71 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

33.3 miles from Toms River, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Toms River, NJ to Kingwood, NJ covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 21.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 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.

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 66.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 5.5 miles (CR 622 / Cox Cro Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (CR 527 / Whitesville Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NJ 166 / North Main Street

Turn right onto NJ 166 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

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.
5
10.8 mi into trip | ~18m in | CR 527; CR 528 / East Veterans Highway

At end of road, turn left onto CR 527; CR 528 / East Veterans Highway

Navigation decision point

5
17.8 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway

Merge onto I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Central Jersey Expressway 21.1 mi 24m
NJ 29 18.8 mi 29m
Lakewood Road 4.8 mi 7m
Kingwood-Stockton Road 4.6 mi 11m
Whitesville Road 4.3 mi 7m
East Veterans Highway 3.8 mi 5m
Cedar Swamp Road 3 mi 4m
North Main Street 1.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Central Jersey Expressway — 21.1 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Kingwood, 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

21 mi · 24 min · Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on NJ 29

19 mi · 29 min · NJ 29
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto NJ 29; NJ 179

274 ft · 8 sec · Bridge Street
12

Turn right onto NJ 29

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
13

Continue on NJ 29

1.7 mi · 3 min · Daniel Bray Highway
14

Continue on NJ 29

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
15

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 29

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Risler Street
16

Turn right onto CR 519

1.1 mi · 2 min · Kingwood-Stockton Road
17

At end of road, turn right onto CR 519

417 ft · 11 sec · Raven Rock Road
18

Continue on CR 519

3.5 mi · 8 min · Kingwood-Stockton Road
19

Turn right onto Kingwood-Locktown Road

73 ft · 3 sec · Kingwood-Locktown Road
20

Arrive at destination

Kingwood-Locktown 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 33.3 miles from Toms River, NJ, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 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 15 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.3 miles or 47m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingwood, 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 66.6 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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 21.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.3 mi from Toms River, NJ · 47m into the drive

Downtown Trenton, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Trenton, NJ

33 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

Lakewood, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Windsor, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kingwood, NJ

The final approach into Kingwood, 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.

Fiore Rosso Restaurant & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $30 to $50 mile 4.8

Toms River, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9 pm

+17322553323

Visit website

Peddler's Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 57.1

Lahaska, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12157944000

Visit website

BORO Restaurant | Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 52.3

Pennington, New Jersey

Hours: 9:30 am–9 pm

+16097304100

Visit website

Giggleberry Fair and Painted Pony Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 57.1

New Hope, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12157944047

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 33.3

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 33.3

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 33.3

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 23.8

Clarksburg, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 14.3

Jackson Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18882642208

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 33.3

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 23.8

Jackson Township, New Jersey

+18882642208

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 33.3

Trenton, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Delaware Canal State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 57.1

New Hope, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

The Bucks County Children's Museum - Advance Ticketing Recommended

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 57.1

New Hope, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12156931290

Visit website

New Hope Visitors Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 57.1

New Hope, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+12158623347

Visit website

Washington Crossing State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 52.3

Titusville, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+16097370623

Visit website

Howell Living History Farm

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 52.3

Lambertville, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16097373299

Visit website

Bowman’s Hill Tower

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 57.1

New Hope, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12154934076

Visit website

Central Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 42.8

Lawrence Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16098447067

Visit website

Frenchtown Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 66.6

Frenchtown, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.71 one way

$21.43 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $12.06 $24.12
premium $4.95 $12.99 $25.98
diesel $5.98 $15.68 $31.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way.

EV Charging Along Route

29 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Jackson Township, New Jersey

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Jackson Township, New Jersey

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Tesla

1 DCFC

Ionna Charging Station

Freehold Township, New Jersey

Other

1 DCFC

Greenspot Charging Station

Trenton, New Jersey

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Clarksburg, New Jersey

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Tesla

1 DCFC

Other: 10 ChargePoint: 10 Tesla: 4 Shell Recharge: 2 Blink: 2 Volta: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20 0 $6.99 $3.20
Efficient EV 16.7 0 $5.83 $2.66
EV Truck/SUV 26.6 0 $9.32 $4.26

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Morning in Toms River on Saturday

Local time

6:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kingwood, NJ

Morning in Kingwood on Saturday

Local time

6:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

23 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 42m 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 Kingwood, NJ covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Central Jersey Expressway, NJ 29, Lakewood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.3 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 $10.71 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 66.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (NJ 166 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; 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.

The route from Toms River, NJ to Kingwood, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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