Origin
Toms River, NJ
Afternoon in Toms River on Saturday
Local time
3:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toms River, NJ to Medford Lakes, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
38.3 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Medford Lakes, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Toms River, NJ to Medford Lakes, NJ covers 38.3 miles and takes about 1h 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, West Water Street, Irons Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| West Water Street | — | — |
| Irons Street | — | — |
| Herflicker Boulevard | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Dover Road | — | — |
| CR 530 | — | — |
| Four Mile Circle | — | — |
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 Medford Lakes, NJ.
1
Start on the route
79 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto West Water Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Water Street
4
Turn left onto Irons Street
387 ft
·
11 sec
·
Irons Street
5
Turn left onto Herflicker Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Herflicker Boulevard
6
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Turn right onto Dover Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Dover Road
8
Turn slight right onto CR 530: Manchester
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
CR 530: Manchester
9
Turn left
12 mi
·
16 min
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle
443 ft
·
6 sec
·
Four Mile Circle
11
Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
463 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
13
Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
14
Turn left onto Skeet Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Skeet Road
15
Turn left onto Stokes Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Stokes Road
16
Turn right onto Mohawk Trail
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Mohawk Trail
17
Turn left onto Bowker Road
358 ft
·
16 sec
·
Bowker Road
18
Turn right onto Big Look Trail
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Big Look Trail
19
Turn left onto Indian Trail
430 ft
·
19 sec
·
Indian Trail
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.35 one way
$12.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Medford Lakes, NJ
Afternoon in Medford Lakes on Saturday
Local time
3:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
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 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.
What kind of drive is this?
38.3 mi in 1h across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Medford Lakes, NJ is easy. At 1h 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 Medford Lakes, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Toms River, NJ
Full guide →Toms River is the county seat of Ocean County, New Jersey. It is a few miles west of the beaches of the Jersey Shore Region, midway between New York and Philadelphia and a short distance from Atlantic City. Toms River is easy to get to by car as the Garden State Parkway bisects the town, and it is served by express bus service to and from New York City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Toms River, NJ to Medford Lakes, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Medford Lakes, NJ before heading back.
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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