How far is Hillsborough, NJ from Toms River, NJ?
The driving distance from Hillsborough, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsborough and Toms River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough and Toms River.
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Start on Willow Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Willow Road
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Turn right onto Amwell Road
1 mi · 2 min · Amwell Road
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Continue on Millstone Bypass
1.3 km · 1 min · Millstone Bypass
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Continue on Amwell Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Amwell Road
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Turn slight right
123 m · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto Amwell Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Amwell Road
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Continue on Hamilton Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
1828 ft · 43 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Somerset Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Somerset Street
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Continue on French Street
1 mi · 2 min · French Street
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Continue on Albany Street
1516 ft · 39 sec · Albany Street
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Turn right onto Burnet Street
2745 ft · 53 sec · Burnet Street
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South
724 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway
1500 ft · 23 sec · Memorial Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
22 mi · 29 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 Hillsborough 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.
State Route 18
Continue on State Route 18
22 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough to Toms River?
The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Hillsborough and 39.3 miles from Toms River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.01 one way or $20.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hillsborough and Chance Rain Showers near Toms River.
Stop Ideas Near East Freehold
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 East Freehold.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsborough and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 42.69 mi (68.7 km).
#1 Hillsborough
Township in Somerset county, New Jersey
| Population | 40,105 |
| Coordinates | 40.4776000, -74.6268200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.65 | $29.30 |
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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