How far is South Toms River, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from South Toms River, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Toms River and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Toms River and Trenton.
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Start on the route
947 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit straight toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York
1057 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 37 West: Lakehurst
1138 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 37 West
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 37 West
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 70: Camden
2139 ft · 42 sec · Lakehurst Circle
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Turn right onto Ridgeway Road
708 ft · 12 sec · Ridgeway Road
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Continue on Lakehurst Whitesville Road
538 ft · 9 sec · Lakehurst Whitesville Road
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Continue on South Hope Chapel Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Hope Chapel Road
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Turn left onto Ridgeway Road
1947 ft · 33 sec · Ridgeway Road
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Continue on Toms River Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Toms River Road
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Continue on Cassville Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Cassville Road
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Continue on West Commodore Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · West Commodore Boulevard
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Turn left onto Monmouth Road
2035 ft · 37 sec · Monmouth Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West
1990 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
14.5 mi · 17 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
892 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive
891 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Arena Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Arena Drive
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Turn left onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto Chambers Street
2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Toms River and Trenton.
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.
Central Jersey Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
14.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving South Toms River and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Toms River to Trenton?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from South Toms River and 22.2 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Toms River and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roosevelt.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Toms River and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 34.23 mi (55.09 km).
#1 South Toms River
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,712 |
| Coordinates | 39.9420600, -74.2043100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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