How far is Montgomery, NJ from Toms River, NJ?
The driving distance from Montgomery, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Toms River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Toms River.
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Start on Montgomery Road
16 m · 5 sec · Montgomery Road
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Turn right onto Wertsville Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Wertsville Road
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Turn left onto Rileyville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Rileyville Road
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Continue on Hopewell-Wertsville Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hopewell-Wertsville Road
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Continue on North Greenwood Avenue
2454 ft · 1 min · North Greenwood Avenue
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
1022 ft · 37 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto Princeton Avenue
1157 ft · 40 sec · Princeton Avenue
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Continue on Carter Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Carter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrenceville Road
16 m · 1 sec · Lawrenceville Road
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Turn slight right onto Fackler Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fackler Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Princeton Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Princeton Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South
755 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue
1116 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
1189 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
1645 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1652 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 535 North: Mercerville
1768 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto East State Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East State Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nottingham Way
669 ft · 22 sec · Nottingham Way
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Turn right onto White Horse-Mercerville Road
1117 ft · 26 sec · White Horse-Mercerville Road
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Continue on Whitehorse-Mercerville Road
3199 ft · 1 min · Whitehorse-Mercerville Road
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Turn left onto Klockner Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Klockner Road
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Turn right onto Yardville-Hamilton Square Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Yardville-Hamilton Square Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
17.5 mi · 20 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 527 South: Jackson
723 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Cedar Swamp Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Cedar Swamp Road
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Continue on East Veterans Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Veterans Highway
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Turn right onto Whitesville Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Whitesville Road
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Turn left onto Cox Cro Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cox Cro Road
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Turn right onto Lakewood Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Lakewood Road
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Continue on Lakewood Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lakewood Road
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Continue on 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 Montgomery 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.
Central Jersey Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
17.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Montgomery and Mostly Sunny near Toms River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Toms River?
The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Montgomery and 34 miles from Toms River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.36 one way or $18.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Mostly Sunny near Toms River.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 46.63 mi (75.04 km).
#1 Montgomery
Township in Somerset County, New Jersey
| Population | 23,094 |
| Coordinates | 40.4784400, -74.7537700 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.36 | $18.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.34 | $22.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.69 | $27.39 |
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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