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

The driving distance from Sayreville, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
49.64 mi
00h 52m
Flight
35.97 mi
57.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.97 mi
Kilometers
57.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.64 mi
Kilometers
79.88 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Wed, Jun 3, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Sayreville
Wed, Jun 3, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sayreville
2026-06-03T00:07
Arrive Toms River
Wed, Jun 3, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sayreville
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
Colts Neck
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Sayreville
23.1 mi
00h 26m
To Toms River
26.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buchanan Street

    19 m · 4 sec · Buchanan Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    909 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Road

    2054 ft · 59 sec · Washington Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jernee Mill Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Jernee Mill Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bordentown Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bordentown Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2355 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    730 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    15.7 mi · 18 min · State Route 18

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant

    1568 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    14.9 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

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

    1122 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Route 37 West

    1774 ft · 33 sec · Route 37 West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sayreville 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 18
15.7 mi · 32%
Garden State Parkway
14.9 mi · 30%
NJ 34 South
5.41 mi · 11%
Jernee Mill Road
2.46 mi · 5%
Bordentown Avenue
1.44 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 18

Merge slight left onto State Route 18

15.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colts Neck
00h 26m from Sayreville
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sayreville and Sunny near Toms River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Colts Neck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Sayreville and 26.6 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colts Neck

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

34 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

38 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

46 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sayreville and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 35.97 mi (57.89 km).

Sayreville

#1 Sayreville

A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population43,855
Coordinates40.4592700, -74.3609800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Buchanan Street (-74.360969, 40.459218)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.63 L · about $7.15
Round trip
$14.30
3.5 gal · 13.26 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.15 $14.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.05 $16.10
Premium $4.95 $8.67 $17.34
Diesel $5.98 $10.47 $20.93

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sayreville and Toms River. The current time is 00:07:24.

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.