How far is Blairstown, NJ from Toms River, NJ?

The driving distance from Blairstown, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
118.43 mi
02h 04m
Flight
81.62 mi
131.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.62 mi
Kilometers
131.36 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.43 mi
Kilometers
190.6 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in Blairstown
Sat, Apr 18, 9:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blairstown
2026-04-18T05:18
Arrive Toms River
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blairstown
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
Society Hill
NJ

Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States

From Blairstown
54.8 mi
01h 02m
To Toms River
63.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blairstown and Toms River.

  1. 1

    Start on Carhart Street

    119 m · 25 sec · Carhart Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1990 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Hope Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hope Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hope - Blairstorm Road

    2237 ft · 42 sec · Hope - Blairstorm Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hope - Blairstown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hope - Blairstown Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Netcong

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville

    1170 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville

    1557 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    20.7 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP South

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    42.9 mi · 50 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

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

    1122 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Route 37 West

    1774 ft · 33 sec · Route 37 West

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blairstown 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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
45.4 mi · 38%
I 287 South
24.1 mi · 20%
US 206 South
17.6 mi · 15%
Christopher Columbus Highway
14.8 mi · 13%
Hope Road
3.51 mi · 3%
Hope - Blairstown Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

42.9 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
81.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Society Hill
01h 02m from Blairstown
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Blairstown and Partly Sunny near Toms River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blairstown to Toms River?

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Society Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Blairstown and 63.6 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Blairstown and Partly Sunny near Toms River.

Stop Ideas Near Society Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Society Hill, 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 Society Hill.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

30 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blairstown and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 81.62 mi (131.36 km).

Blairstown

#1 Blairstown

Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population5,701
Coordinates40.9828800, -74.9604500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Carhart Street (-74.960235, 40.982901)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.82 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.16
8.36 gal · 31.64 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.08 $34.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.22 $38.45
Premium $4.95 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.98 $25.00 $49.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Blairstown and Toms River. The current time is 05:18:38.

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.