How far is Mansfield, NJ from Toms River, NJ?

The driving distance from Mansfield, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
36.7 mi
00h 54m
Flight
28.9 mi
46.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.9 mi
Kilometers
46.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.7 mi
Kilometers
59.07 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Tue, May 12, 9:07 PM EDT
Return by in Mansfield
Tue, May 12, 10:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-05-12T20:13
Arrive Toms River
Tue, May 12, 9:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mansfield
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
New Egypt
NJ

Census designated place

From Mansfield
18 mi
00h 27m
To Toms River
18.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield and Toms River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield and Toms River.

  1. 1

    Start on Mansfield Road East

    31 m · 9 sec · Mansfield Road East

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Road

    151 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wrightstown Road

    3122 ft · 58 sec · Wrightstown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Wrightstown - Georgetown Road

    1296 ft · 22 sec · Wrightstown - Georgetown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Wrightstown-Georgetown Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wrightstown-Georgetown Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Monmouth Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Monmouth Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Jacobstown New Egypt Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jacobstown New Egypt Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Jacobstown Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jacobstown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    872 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brindletown Road

    60 m · 8 sec · Brindletown Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Front Street

    532 ft · 11 sec · Front Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Magnolia Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Magnolia Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Archertown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Archertown Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Colliers Mills Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Colliers Mills Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pinehurst Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Pinehurst Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Whiting-New Egypt Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Whiting-New Egypt Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Horicon Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Horicon Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Beckerville Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Beckerville Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle

    573 ft · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick

    1.2 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2293 ft · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 37 West

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Route 37 West

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield and Toms River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 37 West
6.65 mi · 18%
Pinehurst Road
4.71 mi · 13%
Monmouth Road
3.72 mi · 10%
Horicon Avenue
2.37 mi · 6%
West Colliers Mills Road
1.83 mi · 5%
Beckerville Road
1.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Route 37 West

Keep slight right to continue on Route 37 West

6.65 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Egypt
00h 27m from Mansfield
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mansfield and Sunny near Toms River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mansfield to Toms River?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

New Egypt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Mansfield and 18.7 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mansfield and Sunny near Toms River.

Stop Ideas Near New Egypt

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Egypt, 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 New Egypt.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

25 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

36 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

45 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 28.9 mi (46.51 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population7,384
Coordinates40.0912200, -74.7137700
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Mansfield Road East (-74.71373, 40.091368)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.27 $10.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.93 $11.87
Premium $4.95 $6.39 $12.78
Diesel $5.98 $7.71 $15.43

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield and Toms River. The current time is 20:13:33.

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.