How far is Hightstown, NJ from Toms River, NJ?
The driving distance from Hightstown, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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 49m.
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 Hightstown and Toms River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hightstown and Toms River.
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Start on Main Street
113 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
29 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
6.8 mi · 10 min · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Iron Ore Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Iron Ore Road
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Continue on Smithburg Road
2604 ft · 44 sec · Smithburg Road
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Continue on Woodville Road
2616 ft · 46 sec · Woodville Road
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Continue on Smithburg Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Smithburg Road
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Continue on Siloam Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Siloam Road
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Continue on Cedar Swamp Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Cedar Swamp Road
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Continue on East Veterans Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Veterans Highway
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Turn right onto Whitesville Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Whitesville Road
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Turn left onto Cox Cro Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cox Cro Road
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Turn right onto Lakewood Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Lakewood Road
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Continue on Lakewood Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lakewood Road
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Continue on 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 Hightstown 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.
Franklin Street
Turn right onto Franklin Street
6.82 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hightstown 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 Hightstown to Toms River?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Hightstown and 26 miles from Toms River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hightstown and Mostly Sunny near Toms River.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Glen West
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 West.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hightstown and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 27.78 mi (44.7 km).
#1 Hightstown
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
| Population | 5,276 |
| Coordinates | 40.2695500, -74.5232100 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
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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