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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.01 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25.87 mi
41.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.87 mi
Kilometers
41.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.01 mi
Kilometers
49.91 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 AM EDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-18T10:56
Arrive Toms River
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
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
Cedar Glen Lakes
NJ

Unincorporated community in Manchester Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Chesterfield
15.3 mi
00h 22m
To Toms River
15.8 mi
00h 22m

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
5 to 10 mph E
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 Chesterfield and Toms River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chesterfield - Jacobstown Road

    1810 ft · 31 sec · Chesterfield - Jacobstown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Jacobstown New Egypt Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jacobstown New Egypt Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Jacobstown Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jacobstown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    872 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Brindletown Road

    60 m · 8 sec · Brindletown Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Front Street

    532 ft · 11 sec · Front Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Magnolia Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Magnolia Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Archertown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Archertown Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Colliers Mills Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Colliers Mills Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pinehurst Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Pinehurst Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Whiting-New Egypt Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Whiting-New Egypt Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Horicon Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Horicon Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Beckerville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Beckerville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle

    573 ft · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2293 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 37 West

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Route 37 West

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield and Toms River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 37 West
6.65 mi · 21%
Pinehurst Road
4.71 mi · 15%
Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road
2.76 mi · 9%
Horicon Avenue
2.37 mi · 8%
Jacobstown New Egypt Road
1.95 mi · 6%
West Colliers Mills Road
1.83 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Glen Lakes
00h 22m from Chesterfield
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cedar Glen Lakes, 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 Cedar Glen Lakes.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

42 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

45 mi away
2 Wallace Road
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

47 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

49 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 25.87 mi (41.64 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

Township of New Jersey

Population7,584
Coordinates40.1151100, -74.6393200
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.639291, 40.11509)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.91
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Toms River. The current time is 10:56:51.

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.