How far is Ocean County, NJ from Toms River, NJ?
The driving distance from Ocean County, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ocean County and Toms River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean County and Toms River.
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Start on Lacey Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lacey Road
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
1509 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
913 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Lakehurst Road
143 m · 10 sec · Lakehurst Road
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Continue on West Water Street
972 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street
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Turn left onto Irons Street
662 ft · 30 sec · Irons Street
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Continue on Irons Street
82 m · 16 sec · Irons Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
88 m · 10 sec · 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 Ocean County 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
6.07 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ocean County and Sunny near Toms River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ocean County to Toms River?
The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Beachwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Ocean County and 4.3 miles from Toms River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.34 one way or $2.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ocean County and Sunny near Toms River.
Stop Ideas Near Beachwood
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 Beachwood.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ocean County and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 6.66 mi (10.72 km).
#1 Ocean County
County in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 614,237 |
| Coordinates | 39.8660000, -74.2500300 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $1.60 | $3.21 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
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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