How far is Toms River, NJ from Asbury Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Asbury Park, NJ is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
24.98 mi
00h 31m
Flight
20.88 mi
33.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.88 mi
Kilometers
33.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.98 mi
Kilometers
40.2 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asbury Park
Sat, Apr 18, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-18T01:49
Arrive Asbury Park
Sat, Apr 18, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Toms River
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ramtown
NJ

Census designated place

From Toms River
12.5 mi
00h 15m
To Asbury Park
12.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Asbury Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 37 West

    753 ft · 22 sec · Route 37 West

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge

    2538 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 66 East: Asbury Park

    1448 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Asbury Park Circle

    143 m · 8 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  9. 9

    Continue on Asbury Park Circle

    100 m · 6 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Asbury Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Asbury Park.

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
18.8 mi · 75%
NJ 66 East
3.47 mi · 14%
Asbury Park Circle
1.43 mi · 6%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 3%
US 9 Toll North
0.48 mi · 2%
Route 37 West
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

18.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramtown
00h 15m from Toms River
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Toms River and Mostly Cloudy near Asbury Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Asbury Park?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Toms River and 12.5 miles from Asbury Park.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Toms River and Mostly Cloudy near Asbury Park.

Stop Ideas Near Ramtown

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

46 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

49 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

52 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

53 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Asbury Park. Straight-line distance: 20.88 mi (33.6 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Asbury Park

#2 Asbury Park

City in New Jersey, United States

Population15,377
Coordinates40.2203900, -74.0120800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Asbury Park (-74.01208, 40.22039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Asbury Park. The current time is 01:49:51.

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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.