How far is Atlantic County, NJ from Toms River, NJ?
The driving distance from Atlantic County, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlantic County and Toms River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic County and Toms River.
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Start on the route
100 m · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Lombard Street
870 ft · 40 sec · Lombard Street
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Turn right onto Leipzig Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Leipzig Avenue
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Turn straight onto Race Track Road
2369 ft · 47 sec · Race Track Road
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Turn straight onto Tilton Road
1787 ft · 38 sec · Tilton Road
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Turn sharp right onto White Horse Pike
2.2 mi · 3 min · White Horse Pike
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Turn left onto Pomona Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Pomona Road
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
1673 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
9.1 mi · 10 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
28.2 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
913 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Lakehurst Road
143 m · 10 sec · Lakehurst Road
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Continue on West Water Street
972 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street
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Turn left onto Irons Street
662 ft · 30 sec · Irons Street
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Continue on Irons Street
82 m · 16 sec · Irons Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlantic County and Toms River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Atlantic County and Mostly Sunny near Toms River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlantic County to Toms River?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 23.7 miles from Atlantic County and 23.5 miles from Toms River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atlantic County and Mostly Sunny near Toms River.
Stop Ideas Near Tuckerton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tuckerton.
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic County and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 40.73 mi (65.55 km).
#1 Atlantic County
County in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 262,945 |
| Coordinates | 39.4688300, -74.6337300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.22 | $16.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.93 | $19.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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