Trip from Toms River, NJ to Ventnor City, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

54.6 mi

88 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 3m ★

6 AM

1h 9m

8 AM

1h 20m

10 AM

1h 12m

12 PM

1h 11m

3 PM

1h 13m

5 PM

1h 19m

8 PM

1h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Ventnor City, NJ

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 54.6-mile drive from Toms River, NJ, to Ventnor City, NJ, will take you about 1 hour and 8 minutes. Primarily using the Garden State Parkway, this route is ideal as a single-day trip, so no overnight stays are necessary. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, it's an economical journey for those in the Northeast region. The highway-focused profile means you'll spend most of your time on faster-paced roads, making it a quick and efficient way to get from point A to point B. You won't need to worry about many stops, as the longest stretch on the Garden State Parkway is 45.6 miles.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m 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 highway-focused experience for 84% of this 54.6-mile journey. The main arteries are the Garden State Parkway, Tilton Road, and the Downbeach Express. The longest uninterrupted stretch of highway driving is a solid 45.6 miles on the Garden State Parkway, allowing for consistent speed. This route is designed for efficiency rather than scenic detours, offering a predictable driving rhythm. You'll likely find yourself maintaining a steady pace for the majority of the 1 hour and 8 minute duration.

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

There are about 16 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

105 ft 5 ft

Total Climb

131 ft

Total Descent

147 ft

Highest Point

105 ft

~15.6 mi in

Elevation Range

100 ft

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Toms River, NJ to Ventnor City, NJ is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Ventnor City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Main Street	—	—
West Water Street	—	—
Lakehurst Road	—	—
US 9 South	—	—
Garden State Parkway	—	—
CR 563	—	—
Tilton Road	—	—
East Mill Road	—	—

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 Ventnor City, NJ.

Start on the route

79 ft · 11 sec · the route

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto West Water Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · West Water Street

Continue on Lakehurst Road

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Lakehurst Road

Continue on Lakehurst Road

328 ft · 7 sec · Lakehurst Road

Take the ramp straight toward GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Beachwood

0.1 mi · 8 sec · GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Beachwood

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

46 mi · 52 min · Garden State Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City

0.3 mi · 35 sec · CR 563: Northfield, Margate City

Turn straight onto Tilton Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road

Continue on East Mill Road

0.5 mi · 46 sec · East Mill Road

Continue on Margate Boulevard

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Margate Boulevard

Continue on Downbeach Express

1.8 mi · 2 min · Downbeach Express

Continue on North Jerome Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Jerome Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto Ventnor Avenue

1.7 mi · 2 min · Ventnor Avenue

Turn right onto Dorset Avenue

52 ft · 2 sec · Dorset Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.3 mi from Toms River, NJ · 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bass River, NJ

27 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

Waretown, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bass River, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ventnor City, NJ

The final approach into Ventnor City, 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

$9.05 one way

$18.10 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$9.91	$19.83
premium	$4.93	$10.59	$21.18
diesel	$5.61	$12.05	$24.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.4	$5.73	$2.62
Efficient EV	13.7	$4.78	$2.18
EV Truck/SUV	21.8	$7.64	$3.49

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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

Morning in Toms River on Thursday

Local time

6:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ventnor City, NJ

Morning in Ventnor City on Thursday

Local time

6:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Bass River, NJ

27 mi in

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

3 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 8m 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 Ventnor City, NJ covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m 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, Lakehurst Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.3 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 $9.05 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 Ventnor City, NJ is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Ventnor City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 5 ft to 105 ft elevation with about 131 ft of total climbing.

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