Trip from Toms River, NJ to Long Hill, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

66.4 mi

107 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 26m ★

6 AM

1h 33m

8 AM

1h 47m

10 AM

1h 38m

12 PM

1h 37m

3 PM

1h 39m

5 PM

1h 47m

8 PM

1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Toms River, NJ to Long Hill, NJ covers 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Main Street, Route 37 West, US 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.01 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

33.2 miles from Toms River, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 66.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 66.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Toms River, NJ to Long Hill, NJ is easy. At 1h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Toms River, NJ to Long Hill, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Main Street	—	—
Route 37 West	—	—
US 9	—	—
Garden State Parkway	—	—
Clark	—	—
Westfield	—	—
Central Avenue	—	—
Raritan Road	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Long Hill, NJ.

Start on the route

79 ft · 8 sec · the route

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto Route 37 West

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Route 37 West

Take the exit slight right toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge

0.5 mi · 48 sec · US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

21 mi · 24 min · Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 31 sec

Continue on Garden State Parkway

32 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward Clark, Westfield

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Clark, Westfield

Keep slight left to continue on Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway

Turn left onto Central Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue

Turn left onto Raritan Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Raritan Road

Continue on Oak Ridge Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Oak Ridge Road

Turn right onto Lake Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lake Avenue

Continue on Martine Avenue

3.5 mi · 7 min · Martine Avenue

Continue on Park Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

Turn left onto New Providence Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · New Providence Road

Continue on Diamond Hill Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Diamond Hill Road

Continue on Union Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue

At the end of the road, turn right onto Springfield Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Springfield Avenue

Turn left onto Central Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue

Continue on Fairmount Avenue

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Fairmount Avenue

Turn left onto Mountainview Road

190 ft · 11 sec · Mountainview Road

Turn right onto Long Hill Lane

367 ft · 16 sec · Long Hill Lane

Arrive at your 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 33.2 miles from Toms River, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.

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 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.2 miles or 46m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Long Hill, 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 66.4 miles and 1h 33m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.2 mi from Toms River, NJ · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

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

Hamilton, NJ

Fuel and coffee

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

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Long Hill, NJ

The final approach into Long Hill, 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

$11.01 one way

$22.02 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$12.06	$24.11
premium	$4.93	$12.88	$25.75
diesel	$5.61	$14.66	$29.32

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: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.9	$6.97	$3.19
Efficient EV	16.6	$5.81	$2.66
EV Truck/SUV	26.6	$9.30	$4.25

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

Afternoon in Toms River on Thursday

Local time

1:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Long Hill, NJ

Afternoon in Long Hill on Thursday

Local time

1:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 33m 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 Long Hill, NJ covers 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Main Street, Route 37 West, US 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.2 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 $11.01 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.

The drive from Toms River, NJ to Long Hill, NJ is easy. At 1h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Toms River, NJ to Long Hill, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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