How far is Norwood, NJ from Toms River, NJ?

The driving distance from Norwood, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.06 mi
01h 45m
Flight
73.22 mi
117.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.22 mi
Kilometers
117.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.06 mi
Kilometers
154.59 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-19T00:09
Arrive Toms River
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Norwood
43.7 mi
00h 52m
To Toms River
52.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwood and Toms River.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    154 m · 34 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tappan Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Tappan Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Schraalenburgh Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    14.3 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    42.9 mi · 50 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

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

    1122 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Route 37 West

    1774 ft · 33 sec · Route 37 West

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwood and Toms River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
46.7 mi · 49%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
24.8 mi · 26%
Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 3%
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 3%
Schraalenburgh Road
2.39 mi · 2%
New Jersey Turnpike
1.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
73.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 52m from Norwood
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Norwood 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 Norwood to Toms River?

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Norwood and 52.4 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Norwood and Chance Rain Showers near Toms River.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 73.22 mi (117.84 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,752
Coordinates40.9981500, -73.9618000
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-73.961698, 40.99831)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.83 L · about $13.85
Round trip
$27.70
6.78 gal · 25.66 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.85 $27.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.59 $31.18
Premium $4.95 $16.79 $33.59
Diesel $5.98 $20.27 $40.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwood and Toms River. The current time is 00:09:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.