How far is Oakland, NJ from Toms River, NJ?
The driving distance from Oakland, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Toms River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Toms River.
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Start on Alloway-Woodstown Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Alloway-Woodstown Road
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Continue on Alloway Road
1781 ft · 55 sec · Alloway Road
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Turn left onto Bailey Street
2530 ft · 1 min · Bailey Street
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Turn right onto Harding Highway
1076 ft · 14 sec · Harding Highway
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Continue on West Avenue
2332 ft · 34 sec · West Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1122 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North J Route45
4 mi · 6 min · North J Route45
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Turn left onto Tomlin Station Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomlin Station Road
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Turn left onto Swedesboro Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Swedesboro Road
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Turn left onto NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ Turnpike North, New York City
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
12.7 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
927 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike
1 km · 1 min · Black Horse Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70 East: Marlton
1757 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Marlton Pike
3 mi · 4 min · Marlton Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Marlton Pike
10.2 mi · 16 min · Marlton Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
147 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle
134 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
11.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Dover Road
3 mi · 5 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Dover Road
1933 ft · 50 sec · Dover Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2768 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlantic City Boulevard
103 m · 8 sec · Atlantic City Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
707 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right
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 Oakland 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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
12.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Oakland 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 Oakland to Toms River?
The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Marlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Oakland and 58.1 miles from Toms River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oakland and Chance Rain Showers near Toms River.
Stop Ideas Near Marlton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Philadelphia City Hall
Burlington Township - Burlington Township Municipal Building
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlton.
Lindenwold
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Atco, New Jersey
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 65.48 mi (105.38 km).
#1 Oakland
Borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 12,841 |
| Coordinates | 39.5987200, -75.3413000 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.19 | $34.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
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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