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

The driving distance from Pequannock, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
84 mi
01h 29m
Flight
69.2 mi
111.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.2 mi
Kilometers
111.37 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84 mi
Kilometers
135.18 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Thu, May 7, 12:59 PM EDT
Return by in Pequannock
Thu, May 7, 2:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pequannock
2026-05-07T11:30
Arrive Toms River
Thu, May 7, 12:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pequannock
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
Laurence Harbor
NJ

Town

From Pequannock
41.9 mi
00h 44m
To Toms River
42.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, May 7 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jacksonville Road

    1630 ft · 31 sec · Jacksonville Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike

    973 ft · 17 sec · Newark-Pompton Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on Newark-Pompton Turnpike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Newark-Pompton Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Black Oak Ridge Road

    1549 ft · 33 sec · Black Oak Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    42.9 mi · 50 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

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

    1122 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Route 37 West

    1774 ft · 33 sec · Route 37 West

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    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 Pequannock 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
65.5 mi · 78%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 7%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 5%
Black Oak Ridge Road
3.89 mi · 5%
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
1.11 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurence Harbor
00h 44m from Pequannock
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Pequannock and Slight 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 Pequannock to Toms River?

The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Laurence Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Pequannock and 42.1 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.09 one way or $24.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Laurence Harbor

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

28 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pequannock and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 69.2 mi (111.37 km).

Pequannock

#1 Pequannock

Township of New Jersey

Population14,884
Coordinates40.9523200, -74.2987600
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville Road (-74.29876, 40.95231)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.22 L · about $12.09
Round trip
$24.19
5.92 gal · 22.44 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.09 $24.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.61 $27.23
Premium $4.95 $14.66 $29.33
Diesel $5.98 $17.70 $35.40

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Pequannock and Toms River. The current time is 11:30:29.

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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.