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

The driving distance from Ringwood, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
103.59 mi
01h 47m
Flight
80.17 mi
129.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.17 mi
Kilometers
129.02 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.59 mi
Kilometers
166.72 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM EDT
Return by in Ringwood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ringwood
2026-04-23T03:24
Arrive Toms River
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ringwood
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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Ringwood
47.9 mi
00h 53m
To Toms River
55.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stetson Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    949 ft · 42 sec · Glen Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cupsaw Drive

    866 ft · 41 sec · Cupsaw Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mohawk Trail

    67 m · 12 sec · Mohawk Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Skylands Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Ringwood Avenue

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Ringwood Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    576 ft · 17 sec · Union Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 287 South: Morristown

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 23: Riverdale, Wayne, Butler

    847 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 23 South: Riverdale, Wayne

    2064 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

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

    91 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    42.9 mi · 50 min · Garden State Parkway

  25. 25

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

    1122 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Route 37 West

    1774 ft · 33 sec · Route 37 West

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ringwood 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
65.5 mi · 63%
NJ 23 South
7.54 mi · 7%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 6%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 4%
Ringwood Avenue
3.85 mi · 4%
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
2.59 mi · 2%
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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 53m from Ringwood
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ringwood and Mostly Sunny near Toms River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Ringwood and 55.7 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ringwood and Mostly Sunny near Toms River.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ringwood and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 80.17 mi (129.02 km).

Ringwood

#1 Ringwood

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population12,157
Coordinates41.1134300, -74.2454300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Stetson Road (-74.245466, 41.113414)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.84 L · about $14.95
Round trip
$29.91
7.32 gal · 27.68 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.95 $29.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.83 $33.66
Premium $4.95 $18.13 $36.26
Diesel $5.98 $21.89 $43.77

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ringwood and Toms River. The current time is 03:24:04.

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.