Origin
Toms River, NJ
Late night in Toms River on Saturday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toms River, NJ to Stratford, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
50 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
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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Stratford, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
The drive from Toms River, NJ to Stratford, NJ covers 50 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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 $8.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 50 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m 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 18m drive with frequent turns across 50 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 Stratford, NJ is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Stratford, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 Stratford, 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
9.9 mi
·
16 min
·
NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
14
Take the exit slight right toward Evesboro
492 ft
·
14 sec
·
Evesboro
15
Turn slight right onto North Maple Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maple Avenue
16
Continue on South Maple Avenue
243 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Maple Avenue
17
Turn left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
18
Turn right onto Evesham Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Evesham Road
19
Turn left onto White Horse Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
White Horse Road
20
Continue on Laurel Road East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road East
21
Turn right onto Warwick Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Warwick Road
22
Turn left onto Temple Avenue
344 ft
·
14 sec
·
Temple Avenue
23
Turn right onto Drexel Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Drexel Avenue
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Toms River, NJ · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stratford, NJ
The final approach into Stratford, 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
$8.29 one way
$16.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Stratford, NJ
Late night in Stratford on Saturday
Local time
12:49 AM
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 18m 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 Stratford, NJ covers 50 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, West Water Street, Irons Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 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 $8.29 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 Stratford, NJ is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Stratford, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Toms River, NJ to Stratford, 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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