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

The driving distance from Deerfield, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
91.53 mi
01h 38m
Flight
62.65 mi
100.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.65 mi
Kilometers
100.82 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.53 mi
Kilometers
147.3 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Thu, Apr 16, 4:15 PM EDT
Return by in Deerfield
Thu, Apr 16, 5:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-04-16T14:36
Arrive Toms River
Thu, Apr 16, 4:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deerfield
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
Port Republic
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Deerfield
40.9 mi
00h 49m
To Toms River
50.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Deerfield Road

    11 m · 9 sec · West Deerfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Finley Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Finley Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Landis Avenue

    15.9 mi · 24 min · Landis Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cedar Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Harding Highway

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Harding Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Absecon Road

    159 m · 13 sec · Absecon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Somers Point Road

    1667 ft · 40 sec · Somers Point Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Harding Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Harding Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City

    793 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Black Horse Pike

    793 ft · 16 sec · Black Horse Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    785 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Wrangleboro Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Wrangleboro Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pomona Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Pomona Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    28.2 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River

    913 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Lakehurst Road

    143 m · 10 sec · Lakehurst Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Water Street

    972 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Irons Street

    662 ft · 30 sec · Irons Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Irons Street

    82 m · 16 sec · Irons Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deerfield 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
37.3 mi · 41%
Landis Avenue
15.9 mi · 17%
Harding Highway
12.9 mi · 14%
Pomona Road
4.81 mi · 5%
Wrangleboro Road
2.9 mi · 3%
Cedar Avenue
1.44 mi · 2%
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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Republic
00h 49m from Deerfield
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Deerfield 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 Deerfield to Toms River?

The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 40.9 miles from Deerfield and 50.6 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Deerfield 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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Republic, 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 Port Republic.

OTHER

Absecon

10 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

14 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

18 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

30 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 62.65 mi (100.82 km).

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#1 Deerfield

Unincorporated community in New Jersey

Population2,994
Coordinates39.5237300, -75.2360200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Deerfield Road (-75.236029, 39.523749)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.23 L · about $13.20
Round trip
$26.40
6.46 gal · 24.46 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.20 $26.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.85 $29.71
Premium $4.95 $16.00 $32.00
Diesel $5.98 $19.32 $38.63

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Deerfield and Toms River. The current time is 14:36:12.

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.