How far is Chesterfield, NJ from Toms River, NJ?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Manchester Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Toms River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Toms River.
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Start on the route
16 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
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Turn right onto Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road
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Continue on Chesterfield - Jacobstown Road
1810 ft · 31 sec · Chesterfield - Jacobstown Road
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Continue on Jacobstown New Egypt Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jacobstown New Egypt Road
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Continue on Jacobstown Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Jacobstown Road
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Continue on Main Street
872 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Brindletown Road
60 m · 8 sec · Brindletown Road
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Turn left onto Front Street
532 ft · 11 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Magnolia Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Magnolia Avenue
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Continue on Archertown Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Archertown Road
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Turn straight onto West Colliers Mills Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Colliers Mills Road
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Turn right onto Pinehurst Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Pinehurst Road
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Continue on Whiting-New Egypt Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Whiting-New Egypt Road
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Turn left onto Horicon Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Horicon Avenue
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Continue on Beckerville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Beckerville Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle
573 ft · 10 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2293 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 37 West
6.7 mi · 11 min · Route 37 West
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 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 Chesterfield 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.
Route 37 West
Keep slight right to continue on Route 37 West
6.65 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield to Toms River?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Cedar Glen Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Chesterfield and 15.8 miles from Toms River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chesterfield and Partly Sunny near Toms River.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Glen Lakes
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 Cedar Glen Lakes.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Atco, New Jersey
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 25.87 mi (41.64 km).
#1 Chesterfield
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 7,584 |
| Coordinates | 40.1151100, -74.6393200 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
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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