How far is Metuchen, NJ from Toms River, NJ?
The driving distance from Metuchen, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metuchen and Toms River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metuchen and Toms River.
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Start on Middlesex Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · Middlesex Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1232 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
45 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
2086 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
2209 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
42.9 mi · 50 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
1122 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 37 West
1774 ft · 33 sec · Route 37 West
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Turn right onto 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 Metuchen 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 right to continue on Garden State Parkway
42.9 mi · 00h 50m
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 Metuchen 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 Metuchen to Toms River?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Tinton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Metuchen and 27 miles from Toms River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.60 one way or $15.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Metuchen and Chance Rain Showers near Toms River.
Stop Ideas Near Tinton Falls
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 Tinton Falls.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metuchen and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 41.65 mi (67.03 km).
#1 Metuchen
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 14,767 |
| Coordinates | 40.5431600, -74.3632000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 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 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
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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