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

The driving distance from Pennsauken, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
52.83 mi
01h 16m
Flight
45.55 mi
73.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.55 mi
Kilometers
73.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.83 mi
Kilometers
85.02 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Wed, Apr 29, 4:55 PM EDT
Return by in Pennsauken
Wed, Apr 29, 6:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsauken
2026-04-29T15:39
Arrive Toms River
Wed, Apr 29, 4:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsauken
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
Leisuretowne
NJ

Census designated place

From Pennsauken
26.3 mi
00h 38m
To Toms River
26.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Crescent Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Crescent Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marlton Pike

    85 m · 6 sec · Marlton Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Whitman Avenue

    1012 ft · 26 sec · Whitman Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Marlton Pike

    590 ft · 16 sec · Marlton Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Browning Road Connector

    952 ft · 19 sec · Browning Road Connector

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 70 East

    2169 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Marlton Pike

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Marlton Pike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Marlton Pike

    10.2 mi · 16 min · Marlton Pike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island

    147 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle

    134 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dover Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Dover Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Dover Road

    1933 ft · 50 sec · Dover Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2768 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlantic City Boulevard

    103 m · 8 sec · Atlantic City Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    707 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 70 East
20.2 mi · 38%
Marlton Pike
18.5 mi · 35%
Dover Road
3.38 mi · 6%
North Crescent Boulevard
1.63 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Whitman Avenue
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

NJ 70 East

Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst

11.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisuretowne
00h 38m from Pennsauken
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pennsauken and Mostly Cloudy near Toms River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pennsauken to Toms River?

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Leisuretowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Pennsauken and 26.5 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:58 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 Mostly Cloudy around Pennsauken and Mostly Cloudy near Toms River.

Stop Ideas Near Leisuretowne

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

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

OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Lindenwold

26 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

29 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

29 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsauken and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 45.55 mi (73.31 km).

Pennsauken

#1 Pennsauken

Township in New Jersey, United States of America

Population35,728
Coordinates39.9562200, -75.0579500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: US 130 (-75.057983, 39.956238)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.06 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.28
3.74 gal · 14.12 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsauken and Toms River. The current time is 15:39:30.

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.