How far is Medford Lakes, NJ from Toms River, NJ?
The driving distance from Medford Lakes, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford Lakes and Toms River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford Lakes and Toms River.
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Start on Indian Trail
131 m · 21 sec · Indian Trail
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Turn right onto Big Look Trail
689 ft · 33 sec · Big Look Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bowker Road
109 m · 18 sec · Bowker Road
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Turn right onto Mohawk Trail
1178 ft · 54 sec · Mohawk Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stokes Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Stokes Road
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Turn right onto Skeet Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Skeet Road
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
147 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle
134 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
11.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Dover Road
3 mi · 5 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Dover Road
1933 ft · 50 sec · Dover Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2768 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlantic City Boulevard
103 m · 8 sec · Atlantic City Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
707 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right
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 Medford Lakes 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.
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.
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 Medford Lakes and Partly Sunny near Toms River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford Lakes to Toms River?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Country Lake Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Medford Lakes and 19.3 miles from Toms River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medford Lakes and Partly Sunny near Toms River.
Stop Ideas Near Country Lake Estates
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 Country Lake Estates.
Trenton Transit Center
Atco, New Jersey
Cornwells Heights
Lindenwold
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford Lakes and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 32.73 mi (52.68 km).
#1 Medford Lakes
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,911 |
| Coordinates | 39.8584500, -74.8029400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
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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