Origin
Toms River, NJ
Morning in Toms River on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toms River, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Monmouth Beach, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Toms River, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ covers 32.4 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, NJ 36, Ocean Boulevard North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 32.4 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 36. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.7 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 36. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewoo...
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
22.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Exit 105
Take the exit onto Exit 105 toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Long Branch, New Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Lon...
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Toms River, NJ and Monmouth Beach, NJ, road signs point toward Long Branch and New Brunswick.
Long Branch
24.6 mi in
|
~29m
|
via Exit 105
New Brunswick
24.6 mi in
|
~29m
|
via Exit 105
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 22.7 mi | 26m |
| NJ 36 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Ocean Boulevard North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Riverdale Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Exit 105 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Route 37 West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 22.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Monmouth Beach, 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
Turn left onto NJ 37
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Route 37 West
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge
5
Merge onto GSP; US 9
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto GSP
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Take the exit onto Exit 105
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Exit 105
Exit 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Long Branch, New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
11
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
this road
Toward NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
12
Merge onto NJ 36
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 36
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto NJ 36
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Boulevard North
14
Turn left
246 ft
·
24 sec
15
Turn sharp right onto Riverdale Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Riverdale Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.37 one way
$10.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.36
Garden State Parkway
(22.7 mi)
$1.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Monmouth Beach, NJ
Morning in Monmouth Beach on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
22 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
44m 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ covers 32.4 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 36, Ocean Boulevard North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 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 $5.37 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Toms River, NJ and Monmouth Beach, NJ, road signs point toward Long Branch and New Brunswick.
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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