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Trip from West Milford, NJ to Toms River, NJ

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

102.6 mi

165 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

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

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Downtown West Milford, NJ, NJ

West Milford, NJ

James Kampeis

Downtown Toms River, NJ, NJ

Toms River, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Trip Overview

The drive from West Milford, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 102.6 miles and takes about 2h 10m 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 23, Union Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

51.3 miles from West Milford, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 102.6 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 23. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.5 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 24 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 65.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in near CR 513.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 102.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (CR 513): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (ramp to GSP Southbound): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
7.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | CR 513

At end of road, turn left onto CR 513

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
17.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | NJ 23

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
29.5 mi into trip | ~37m in | ramp to GSP Southbound

Take the exit onto ramp to GSP Southbound toward GSP Toll South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward GSP Toll South
6
58.5 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
101.4 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Take the exit toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 82 Toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beac...

Towns Along This Route

Between West Milford, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Clifton and Gsp Toll South.

Clifton

24.1 mi in | ~31m

Gsp Toll South

29.5 mi in | ~37m | via ramp to GSP Southbound

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 65.5 mi 1h 21m
NJ 23 16.6 mi 19m
Union Valley Road 7.1 mi 10m
Garden State Parkway Southbound 6.2 mi 8m
US 46 3.7 mi 4m
NJ 3 1.3 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Route 37 West 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 65.5 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Milford, NJ and Toms River, NJ.

1

Start on this road

40 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto CR 513

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Union Valley Road
3

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 513

6.7 mi · 9 min · Union Valley Road
4

Take the ramp onto CR 513

179 ft · 5 sec · CR 513
5

Continue on NJ 23; CR 513

0.2 mi · 15 sec · NJ 23; CR 513
6

Take the exit onto CR 513

0.1 mi · 22 sec · CR 513
7

At end of road, turn left onto CR 513

0.1 mi · 27 sec · CR 513
Use the left lane.
8

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 23; CR 513

10 mi · 12 min · NJ 23; CR 513
9

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23

6.2 mi · 7 min · NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

297 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
12

Merge onto US 46

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 46
13

Continue on US 46

1.6 mi · 1 min · US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn slight left onto NJ 3

1.3 mi · 1 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit onto ramp to GSP Southbound

0.3 mi · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound
Toward GSP Toll South Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto GSP

22 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on Garden State Parkway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
19

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

43 mi · 50 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 48 sec
Exit 82 Toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park Use the right lane.
21

Merge onto NJ 37

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Route 37 West
22

Turn right onto NJ 166

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Turn left

78 ft · 5 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.3 miles from West Milford, NJ, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.3 miles or 1h 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toms River, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving West Milford, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from West Milford, NJ

This is one driving day of about 102.6 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Milford, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 65.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.3 mi from West Milford, NJ · 1h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

51 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.3 miles from West Milford, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.5 miles.

Arriving in Toms River, NJ

The final approach into Toms River, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Toms River, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 35.4
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 28.3
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 42.5
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 70.8
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour $10 near mile 7.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.98 one way

$33.95 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $18.58 $37.15
premium $4.92 $19.88 $39.76
diesel $5.64 $22.79 $45.59

Estimated Tolls: $4.30

Garden State Parkway (71.6 mi) $4.30

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Riverdale, NJ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Pompton Lakes Towne Square Shopping Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Pompton Lakes, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Starbucks - Tesla Supercharger

Saddle Brook, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Target T1822 (Clifton, NJ)

Clifton, NJ

Electrify America

6 DCFC

UBP Pompton Lakes (Pompton Lakes, NJ)

Pompton Lakes, NJ

Electrify America

4 DCFC

UBP Valley Ridge (Wayne, NJ)

Wayne, NJ

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Wayne Ford

Wayne, NJ

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Brogan Cadillac Co.

TOTOWA, NJ

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Electrify America: 6 Tesla: 3 ChargePoint Network: 2 CHARGESMART_EV: 2 APPLEGREEN: 2 ABM: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 EV Connect: 1 EVIUM: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.8 0 $10.77 $4.92
Efficient EV 25.7 0 $8.98 $4.10
EV Truck/SUV 41 0 $14.36 $6.57

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

West Milford, NJ

Morning in West Milford on Monday

Local time

10:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Toms River, NJ

Morning in Toms River on Monday

Local time

10:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

1 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

2h 10m 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 West Milford, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 102.6 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 23, Union Valley Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.3 miles from West Milford, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.98 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 102.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (CR 513): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (ramp to GSP Southbound): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between West Milford, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Clifton and Gsp Toll South.

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