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

The driving distance from Robbinsville, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
34.38 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.65 mi
46.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.65 mi
Kilometers
46.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.38 mi
Kilometers
55.33 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Thu, Apr 30, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Robbinsville
Thu, Apr 30, 7:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robbinsville
2026-04-30T06:22
Arrive Toms River
Thu, Apr 30, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robbinsville
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
West Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Robbinsville
16.8 mi
00h 23m
To Toms River
17.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    73 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    99 m · 30 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Robbinsville-Allentown Road

    813 ft · 23 sec · Robbinsville-Allentown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Robbinsville-Allentown Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Robbinsville-Allentown Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East

    1836 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    13.5 mi · 16 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson

    1063 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 527 South: Jackson

    723 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Cedar Swamp Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Cedar Swamp Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Veterans Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Veterans Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Whitesville Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Whitesville Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cox Cro Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cox Cro Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lakewood Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lakewood Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lakewood Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lakewood Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robbinsville 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
13.5 mi · 39%
Lakewood Road
4.78 mi · 14%
Whitesville Road
4.28 mi · 12%
East Veterans Highway
3.78 mi · 11%
Cedar Swamp Road
2.81 mi · 8%
Robbinsville-Allentown Road
2.14 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

13.5 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Freehold
00h 23m from Robbinsville
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Robbinsville 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 Robbinsville to Toms River?

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

West Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Robbinsville and 17.5 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Robbinsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Toms River.

Stop Ideas Near West Freehold

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

36 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robbinsville and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 28.65 mi (46.11 km).

Robbinsville

#1 Robbinsville

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population14,495
Coordinates40.2145500, -74.6193200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.61949, 40.214431)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.89
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.94 $9.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.56 $11.13
Premium $4.95 $5.99 $11.99
Diesel $5.98 $7.24 $14.47

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Robbinsville and Toms River. The current time is 06:22:52.

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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.