How far is East Brunswick, NJ from Toms River, NJ?
The driving distance from East Brunswick, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Brunswick and Toms River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Brunswick and Toms River.
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Start on Dexter Road
97 m · 20 sec · Dexter Road
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Turn left onto Jensen Street
739 ft · 34 sec · Jensen Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunhams Corner Road
1704 ft · 53 sec · Dunhams Corner Road
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Turn left onto Ryders Lane
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ryders Lane
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Continue on Rues Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Rues Lane
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Turn right onto State Route 18
16.4 mi · 19 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
1568 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
67 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
14.9 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
1122 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 37 West
1774 ft · 33 sec · 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 East Brunswick and Toms River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 18
Turn right onto State Route 18
16.4 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving East Brunswick 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 East Brunswick to Toms River?
The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Colts Neck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from East Brunswick and 22.6 miles from Toms River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Brunswick and Chance Rain Showers near Toms River.
Stop Ideas Near Colts Neck
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 Colts Neck.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Brunswick and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 34.72 mi (55.88 km).
#1 East Brunswick
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 48,309 |
| Coordinates | 40.4278800, -74.4159800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.88 | $15.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
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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