Origin
Toms River, NJ
Afternoon in Toms River on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toms River, NJ to Spotswood, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
44.6 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Spotswood, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
The drive from Toms River, NJ to Spotswood, NJ covers 44.6 miles and takes about 58m 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 $7.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 44.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m 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 58m drive with frequent turns across 44.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 Spotswood, NJ is easy. At 58m 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 Spotswood, 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 | — | — |
| I 195 West | — | — |
| NJ 34 North | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| NJ 18 North | — | — |
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 Spotswood, 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
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Garden State Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
7
Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GSP North, I 195 West
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 195 West: Trenton
9
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
10
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
NJ 34 North: Matawan
11
Merge slight left
3.4 mi
·
4 min
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
453 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
13
Exit the roundabout
1.0 mi
·
1 min
14
Take the exit slight right
3.6 mi
·
5 min
15
Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
16
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
17 min
17
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
18
Continue on Old Bridge Turnpike
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Old Bridge Turnpike
19
Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on Snowhill Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Snowhill Street
21
Turn left onto Eaton Avenue
331 ft
·
17 sec
·
Eaton Avenue
22
Turn right onto Willard Clark Circle
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Willard Clark Circle
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.3 mi from Toms River, NJ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spotswood, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Spotswood, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.39 one way
$14.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Spotswood, NJ
Afternoon in Spotswood on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
58m 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 Spotswood, NJ covers 44.6 miles and takes about 58m 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 22.3 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 $7.39 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 Spotswood, NJ is easy. At 58m 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 Spotswood, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Toms River, NJ to Spotswood, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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