How far is Margate City, NJ from Toms River, NJ?
The driving distance from Margate City, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Halfway Point
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Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Margate City and Toms River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Margate City and Toms River.
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Start on Ventnor Avenue
3 m · 4 sec · Ventnor Avenue
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Turn right onto North Jerome Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Jerome Avenue
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Continue on Downbeach Express
1.8 mi · 3 min · Downbeach Express
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Continue on Margate Boulevard
2864 ft · 48 sec · Margate Boulevard
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Continue on East Mill Road
2723 ft · 48 sec · East Mill Road
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Turn slight right onto Tilton Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road
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Turn right onto Fire Road
2118 ft · 55 sec · Fire Road
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Turn left onto Black Horse Pike
1036 ft · 20 sec · Black Horse Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
946 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
17.1 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
28.2 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
913 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Lakehurst Road
143 m · 10 sec · Lakehurst Road
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Continue on West Water Street
972 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street
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Turn left onto Irons Street
662 ft · 30 sec · Irons Street
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Continue on Irons Street
82 m · 16 sec · Irons Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
88 m · 10 sec · 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 Margate City and Toms River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
28.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Margate City 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 Margate City to Toms River?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Tuckerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Margate City and 27.1 miles from Toms River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Margate City and Chance Rain Showers near Toms River.
Stop Ideas Near Tuckerton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Margate City and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 46.2 mi (74.35 km).
#1 Margate City
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,865 |
| Coordinates | 39.3278900, -74.5034900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
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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