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

The driving distance from Mantua, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
60.52 mi
01h 25m
Flight
52.82 mi
85.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.82 mi
Kilometers
85.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.52 mi
Kilometers
97.4 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Mon, May 4, 8:39 PM EDT
Return by in Mantua
Mon, May 4, 10:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mantua
2026-05-04T19:14
Arrive Toms River
Mon, May 4, 8:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mantua
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
Leisuretowne
NJ

Census designated place

From Mantua
30.1 mi
00h 42m
To Toms River
30.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mantua Pike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Mantua Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · South Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Edith Avenue

    72 m · 10 sec · Edith Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    755 ft · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway

    852 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    2651 ft · 45 sec · Broadway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70 East: Marlton

    1757 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Marlton Pike

    3 mi · 4 min · Marlton Pike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Marlton Pike

    10.2 mi · 16 min · Marlton Pike

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island

    147 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle

    134 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Dover Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Dover Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Dover Road

    1933 ft · 50 sec · Dover Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2768 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlantic City Boulevard

    103 m · 8 sec · Atlantic City Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    707 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mantua 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 70 East
20.2 mi · 33%
Marlton Pike
13.2 mi · 22%
I 295 North
9.91 mi · 16%
Dover Road
3.38 mi · 6%
Mantua Pike
2.8 mi · 5%
South Broad Street
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 70 East

Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst

11.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisuretowne
00h 42m from Mantua
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mantua 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 Mantua to Toms River?

The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Leisuretowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Mantua and 30.4 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leisuretowne

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

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

OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Lindenwold

26 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

29 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

29 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mantua and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 52.82 mi (85.01 km).

Mantua

#1 Mantua

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

Population14,877
Coordinates39.7940000, -75.1721200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Martel Street (-75.17207, 39.793805)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.08 L · about $8.70
Round trip
$17.41
4.26 gal · 16.16 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.70 $17.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.80 $19.59
Premium $4.95 $10.55 $21.10
Diesel $5.98 $12.74 $25.47

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Mantua and Toms River. The current time is 19:14:11.

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.