Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
77 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
The drive from Toms River, NJ to Milltown, NJ covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.74 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.5 miles from Toms River, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 77 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Toms River, NJ to Milltown, NJ is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Milltown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Irons Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Herflicker Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dover Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 530 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Four Mile Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Milltown, NJ.
Start on the route
Turn left onto North Main Street
Turn right onto West Water Street
Turn left onto Irons Street
Turn left onto Herflicker Boulevard
Turn right onto South Main Street
Turn right onto Dover Road
Turn slight right onto CR 530: Manchester
Turn left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle
Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Bellmawr
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward NJ 42 South: Atlantic City
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward CR 641: Glassboro, Ferrell
Turn right onto Ellis Mill Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridgeton Pike
Turn right onto Glassboro Road
Merge slight left onto Harding Highway
Turn left onto Avis Mill Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 77 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.5 miles or 55m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milltown, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Toms River, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Toms River, NJ
This is one driving day of about 77 miles and 1h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.5 mi from Toms River, NJ · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.5 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Milltown, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Milltown, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.74 one way
$25.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $14.92 | $29.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.11 | $34.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.78 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Milltown on Sunday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
39 mi in
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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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