How far is Atlantic City, NJ from Toms River, NJ?

The driving distance from Atlantic City, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.27 mi
00h 53m
Flight
42.46 mi
68.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.46 mi
Kilometers
68.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.27 mi
Kilometers
85.73 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Fri, Apr 17, 4:29 PM EDT
Return by in Atlantic City
Fri, Apr 17, 5:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlantic City
2026-04-17T15:36
Arrive Toms River
Fri, Apr 17, 4:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlantic City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tuckerton
NJ

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Atlantic City
26.6 mi
00h 26m
To Toms River
26.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atlantic City and Toms River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic City and Toms River.

  1. 1

    Start on Atlantic Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto North Arkansas Avenue

    1030 ft · 21 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Atlantic City Expressway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Atlantic City Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: New York

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    15.8 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    28.2 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River

    913 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Lakehurst Road

    143 m · 10 sec · Lakehurst Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Water Street

    972 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Irons Street

    662 ft · 30 sec · Irons Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Irons Street

    82 m · 16 sec · Irons Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlantic City and Toms River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
44 mi · 83%
Atlantic City Expressway
6.74 mi · 13%
Atlantic Avenue
0.85 mi · 2%
GSP North
0.73 mi · 1%
Lakehurst Road
0.26 mi
North Arkansas Avenue
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

28.2 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckerton
00h 26m from Atlantic City
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Atlantic City and Chance Rain Showers near Toms River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlantic City to Toms River?

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tuckerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Atlantic City and 26.7 miles from Toms River.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Atlantic City and Chance Rain Showers near Toms River.

Stop Ideas Near Tuckerton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tuckerton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tuckerton.

OTHER

Absecon

24 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

28 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

28 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

40 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic City and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 42.46 mi (68.33 km).

Atlantic City

#1 Atlantic City

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population37,743
Coordinates39.3641500, -74.4230600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlantic Avenue (-74.423032, 39.364151)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.12 L · about $7.68
Round trip
$15.36
3.76 gal · 14.24 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.68 $15.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.95 $9.31 $18.63
Diesel $5.98 $11.24 $22.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlantic City and Toms River. The current time is 15:36:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.