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

The driving distance from Brigantine, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
55.69 mi
00h 59m
Flight
38.59 mi
62.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.59 mi
Kilometers
62.11 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.69 mi
Kilometers
89.62 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in Brigantine
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brigantine
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Toms River
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brigantine
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
Bass River
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Brigantine
27.8 mi
00h 29m
To Toms River
27.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brigantine Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Absecon as the closest live forecast in the Atlantic County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    106 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto South Roosevelt Boulevard

    756 ft · 29 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Brigantine Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Brigantine Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard

    1495 ft · 42 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Brigantine Circle

    28 m · 3 sec · Brigantine Boulevard

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Brigantine Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Brigantine Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Brigantine Boulevard

    652 ft · 13 sec · Brigantine Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Huron Avenue

    2423 ft · 59 sec · Huron Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Huron Avenue

    552 ft · 17 sec · Huron Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Absecon Boulevard

    7 mi · 11 min · Absecon Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on East White Horse Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East White Horse Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    28.2 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River

    913 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Lakehurst Road

    143 m · 10 sec · Lakehurst Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Water Street

    972 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Irons Street

    662 ft · 30 sec · Irons Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Irons Street

    82 m · 16 sec · Irons Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brigantine 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
41.3 mi · 74%
Absecon Boulevard
6.98 mi · 13%
Brigantine Boulevard
2.64 mi · 5%
West Brigantine Avenue
1.45 mi · 3%
East White Horse Pike
1.23 mi · 2%
Huron Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bass River
00h 29m from Brigantine
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brigantine 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 Brigantine to Toms River?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Bass River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Brigantine and 27.8 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brigantine and Chance Rain Showers near Toms River.

Stop Ideas Near Bass River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bass River, 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 Bass River.

OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

19 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Absecon

19 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

26 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

31 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brigantine and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 38.59 mi (62.11 km).

Brigantine

#1 Brigantine

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey

Population8,577
Coordinates39.4101200, -74.3645900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.364626, 39.410019)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.44 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
3.94 gal · 14.88 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.95 $9.76 $19.52
Diesel $5.98 $11.78 $23.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brigantine and Toms River. The current time is 22:59:32.

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.