How far is High Bridge, NJ from Toms River, NJ?

The driving distance from High Bridge, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
86.29 mi
01h 26m
Flight
61.48 mi
98.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.48 mi
Kilometers
98.95 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.29 mi
Kilometers
138.87 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in High Bridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Bridge
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Toms River
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in High Bridge
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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From High Bridge
43.1 mi
00h 43m
To Toms River
43.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 High Bridge and Toms River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Bridge and Toms River.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    102 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)

    2 mi · 2 min · Route 31 (CR 513)

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark

    1479 ft · 36 sec · ramp to I-78/US 22 East

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville

    2692 ft · 35 sec · Ramp to I-287

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Somerville

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP South

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    42.9 mi · 50 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park

    1122 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Route 37 West

    1774 ft · 33 sec · Route 37 West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between High Bridge 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
45.4 mi · 53%
I 287 South
23 mi · 27%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12.2 mi · 14%
Route 31 (CR 513)
2.01 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.14 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

42.9 mi · 00h 50m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 43m from High Bridge
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving High Bridge 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 High Bridge to Toms River?

The road trip is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from High Bridge and 43.2 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around High Bridge and Chance Rain Showers near Toms River.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Amboy, 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 South Amboy.

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Bridge and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 61.48 mi (98.95 km).

High Bridge

#1 High Bridge

Borough of New Jersey

Population3,388
Coordinates40.6670500, -74.8957200
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-74.89577, 40.667134)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.53 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.92
6.1 gal · 23.06 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.46 $24.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.03 $28.05
Premium $4.95 $15.11 $30.22
Diesel $5.98 $18.24 $36.48

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 High Bridge and Toms River. The current time is 21:18:33.

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.