How far is Roosevelt City, NJ from Toms River, NJ?

The driving distance from Roosevelt City, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.37 mi
00h 20m
Flight
10.18 mi
16.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.18 mi
Kilometers
16.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.37 mi
Kilometers
19.9 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Wed, Apr 15, 8:26 AM EDT
Return by in Roosevelt City
Wed, Apr 15, 8:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roosevelt City
2026-04-15T08:06
Arrive Toms River
Wed, Apr 15, 8:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roosevelt City
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pine Ridge at Crestwood
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Roosevelt City
6.6 mi
00h 10m
To Toms River
5.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roosevelt City and Toms River.

  1. 1

    Start on Roosevelt City Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt City Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lacey Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lacey Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pinewald Keswick Road

    150 m · 10 sec · Pinewald Keswick Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pinewald-Keswick Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Pinewald-Keswick Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pinewald Keswick Road

    535 ft · 13 sec · Pinewald Keswick Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dover Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Dover Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Dover Road

    1933 ft · 50 sec · Dover Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2768 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

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

    103 m · 8 sec · Atlantic City Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    707 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roosevelt City 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pinewald-Keswick Road
5.9 mi · 48%
Dover Road
3.38 mi · 27%
Lacey Road
1.58 mi · 13%
Roosevelt City Road
1.45 mi · 12%
South Main Street
0.52 mi · 4%
Pinewald Keswick Road
0.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pinewald-Keswick Road

Continue on Pinewald-Keswick Road

5.9 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
10.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Ridge at Crestwood
00h 10m from Roosevelt City
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roosevelt City and Partly Sunny near Toms River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roosevelt City to Toms River?

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pine Ridge at Crestwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Roosevelt City and 5.8 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roosevelt City and Partly Sunny near Toms River.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Ridge at Crestwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pine Ridge at Crestwood, 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 Pine Ridge at Crestwood.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

48 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

53 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

55 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roosevelt City and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 10.18 mi (16.38 km).

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#1 Roosevelt City

Roosevelt City is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9381700, -74.3890400
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Roosevelt Boulevard (-74.389046, 39.938193)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.65 L · about $1.80
Round trip
$3.60
0.88 gal · 3.3 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.80 $3.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.02 $4.05
Premium $4.95 $2.18 $4.36
Diesel $5.98 $2.63 $5.26

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Roosevelt City and Toms River. The current time is 08:06:26.

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.