How far is New Providence, NJ from Toms River, NJ?
The driving distance from New Providence, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Providence and Toms River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Providence and Toms River.
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Start on Central Avenue
19 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto South Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Street
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Mountain Avenue
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Turn left onto Diamond Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Diamond Hill Road
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Continue on New Providence Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Providence Road
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
3246 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on North Martine Avenue
3.5 mi · 7 min · North Martine Avenue
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Continue on Lake Avenue
3170 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Ridge Road
1286 ft · 26 sec · Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on Raritan Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Raritan Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1338 ft · 46 sec · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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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 New Providence 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.
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 New Providence to Toms River?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Holmdel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from New Providence and 39.9 miles from Toms River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Toms River is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Holmdel
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 Holmdel.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Providence and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 52.56 mi (84.59 km).
#1 New Providence
Town in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 13,994 |
| Coordinates | 40.6984300, -74.4015400 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
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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