How far is Palmyra, NJ from Toms River, NJ?
The driving distance from Palmyra, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 17m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmyra and Toms River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmyra and Toms River.
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Start on West 2nd Street
50 m · 15 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn sharp left onto Temple Boulevard
1037 ft · 30 sec · Temple Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cinnaminson Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Cinnaminson Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cinnaminson Avenue
29 m · 2 sec · Cinnaminson Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cinnaminson Avenue
132 m · 11 sec · Cinnaminson Avenue
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Continue on Church Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Church Road
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Continue on North Church Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Church Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road
2789 ft · 58 sec · Mount Laurel Road
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Turn left
10.8 mi · 15 min
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Continue on South Pemberton Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Pemberton Road
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Continue on West Hampton Street
3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street
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Continue on Pemberton Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Pemberton Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pemberton – Browns Mills Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Pemberton – Browns Mills Road
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Turn right onto Juliustown Road
1623 ft · 48 sec · Juliustown Road
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Continue on Lakehurst Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Lakehurst Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.2 mi · 7 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 Palmyra 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.
Longest stretch
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10.8 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Palmyra 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 Palmyra to Toms River?
The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Browns Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Palmyra and 28.6 miles from Toms River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Palmyra and Chance Rain Showers near Toms River.
Stop Ideas Near Browns Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Burlington Township - Burlington Township Municipal Building
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Browns Mills.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Atco, New Jersey
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 44.11 mi (70.99 km).
#1 Palmyra
Borough in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 7,135 |
| Coordinates | 40.0070600, -75.0282300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.26 | $18.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.18 | $22.37 |
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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