Trip from Toms River, NJ to Roselle Park, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

59.1 mi

95 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 10m ★

6 AM

1h 16m

8 AM

1h 28m

10 AM

1h 20m

12 PM

1h 19m

3 PM

1h 21m

5 PM

1h 27m

8 PM

1h 12m

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 Roselle Park, NJ covers 59.1 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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 $9.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 59.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m 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

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 59.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 15 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 Roselle Park, NJ is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Roselle Park, 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	—	—
NJ 28	—	—
North Avenue East	—	—
Westfield Avenue West	—	—
Chestnut Street	—	—

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 Roselle Park, NJ.

1

Start on the route

79 ft · 8 sec · the route

2

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

3

Turn left onto Route 37 West

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Route 37 West

4

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

5

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

21 mi · 24 min · Garden State Parkway

6

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 31 sec

7

Continue on Garden State Parkway

35 mi · 43 min · Garden State Parkway

8

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 28: Elizabeth, Cranford

0.3 mi · 43 sec · NJ 28: Elizabeth, Cranford

9

Turn left onto North Avenue East

0.1 mi · 22 sec · North Avenue East

10

Continue on Westfield Avenue West

1.0 mi · 2 min · Westfield Avenue West

11

Turn left onto Chestnut Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Chestnut Street

12

Turn right onto East Grant Avenue

295 ft · 19 sec · East Grant Avenue

13

Turn left

125 ft · 14 sec

14

Turn left

217 ft · 16 sec

15

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.5 mi from Toms River, NJ · 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Roselle Park, NJ

The final approach into Roselle Park, 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

$9.80 one way

$19.60 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$10.73	$21.46
premium	$4.93	$11.46	$22.92
diesel	$5.61	$13.05	$26.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.7	$6.21	$2.84
Efficient EV	14.8	$5.17	$2.36
EV Truck/SUV	23.6	$8.27	$3.78

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Toms River, NJ

Afternoon in Toms River on Thursday

Local time

4:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roselle Park, NJ

Afternoon in Roselle Park on Thursday

Local time

4:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

16 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 16m 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 Roselle Park, NJ covers 59.1 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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 29.5 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 $9.80 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 Roselle Park, NJ is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Roselle Park, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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