How far is Bridgeton, NJ from Toms River, NJ?
The driving distance from Bridgeton, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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 Bridgeton and Toms River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeton and Toms River.
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Start on the route
55 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North Pearl Street
97 m · 13 sec · North Pearl Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
1.3 km · 58 sec · East Broad Street
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Continue on Commerce Street East
1.9 mi · 2 min · Commerce Street East
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Continue on Bridgeton Millville Pike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bridgeton Millville Pike
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Continue on West Main Street
5.6 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
2414 ft · 45 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Broad Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on East Mays Landing Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · East Mays Landing Road
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Continue on Millville-Mays Landing Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Millville-Mays Landing Road
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Continue on Broad Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Millville Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Millville Road
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Merge slight right onto Harding Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Harding Highway
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Turn right onto Absecon Road
159 m · 13 sec · Absecon Road
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Continue on Somers Point Road
1667 ft · 40 sec · Somers Point Road
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Continue on Harding Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Harding Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
793 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Horse Pike
793 ft · 16 sec · Black Horse Pike
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Take the exit slight right
785 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Wrangleboro Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Wrangleboro Road
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Continue on Pomona Road
4.8 mi · 9 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 Bridgeton and Toms River.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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 Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton to Toms River?
The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Port Republic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.9 miles from Bridgeton and 45 miles from Toms River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bridgeton and Mostly Sunny near Toms River.
Stop Ideas Near Port Republic
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 Port Republic.
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeton and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 66.01 mi (106.24 km).
#1 Bridgeton
City in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 23,635 |
| Coordinates | 39.4273400, -75.2340800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.80 | $27.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
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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