How far is Neptune City, NJ from Toms River, NJ?

The driving distance from Neptune City, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.23 mi
00h 28m
Flight
19.25 mi
30.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.25 mi
Kilometers
30.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.23 mi
Kilometers
37.39 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Wed, Apr 22, 7:36 AM EDT
Return by in Neptune City
Wed, Apr 22, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Neptune City
2026-04-22T07:08
Arrive Toms River
Wed, Apr 22, 7:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Neptune City
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brick
NJ

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

From Neptune City
11.2 mi
00h 14m
To Toms River
12.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Neptune City and Toms River.

  1. 1

    Start on Hillside Avenue

    11 m · 5 sec · Hillside Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Route 35

    656 ft · 11 sec · Route 35

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Route 35

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Route 35

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    108 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South: Toms River

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South: Toms River

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park

    1122 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Route 37 West

    1774 ft · 33 sec · Route 37 West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Neptune City 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 35
13.9 mi · 60%
Garden State Parkway
6.64 mi · 29%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 3%
GSP Toll South
0.36 mi · 2%
Route 37 West
0.34 mi · 1%
GSP South
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Route 35

Continue straight

7.03 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brick
00h 14m from Neptune City
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Neptune 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 Neptune City to Toms River?

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Neptune City and 12.1 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Neptune City and Chance Rain Showers near Toms River.

Stop Ideas Near Brick

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

50 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

55 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

55 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

59 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Neptune City and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 19.25 mi (30.98 km).

Neptune City

#1 Neptune City

Borough in Mounmouth County, New Jersey

Population4,594
Coordinates40.2001100, -74.0279200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillside Avenue (-74.027926, 40.200097)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.1 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.64 gal · 6.2 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.35 $6.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.77 $7.54
Premium $4.95 $4.06 $8.12
Diesel $5.98 $4.90 $9.81

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Neptune City and Toms River. The current time is 07:08:10.

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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.