How far is Lawrence, NJ from Toms River, NJ?
The driving distance from Lawrence, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Toms River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Toms River.
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Start on Fountayne Boulevard
19 m · 9 sec · Fountayne Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lawrence Station Road
3248 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Station Road
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Turn right onto Quaker Bridge Road
1782 ft · 38 sec · Quaker Bridge Road
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Continue on Quakerbridge Road
2891 ft · 1 min · Quakerbridge Road
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Turn left onto Hughes Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Hughes Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mercer Street
2063 ft · 1 min · Mercer Street
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Continue on Yardville-Hamilton Square Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Yardville-Hamilton Square Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
17.5 mi · 20 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 527 South: Jackson
723 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Cedar Swamp Road
2.8 mi · 4 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 Lawrence 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.
Central Jersey Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
17.5 mi · 00h 20m
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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence to Toms River?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Lawrence and 27.5 miles from Toms River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lawrence and Mostly Sunny near Toms River.
Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt
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 Roosevelt.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 33.73 mi (54.28 km).
#1 Lawrence
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
| Population | 32,595 |
| Coordinates | 40.2740000, -74.6796000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.23 | $20.45 |
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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