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

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
54.22 mi
01h 06m
Flight
42.46 mi
68.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.46 mi
Kilometers
68.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.22 mi
Kilometers
87.26 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlantic City
Tue, Apr 14, 9:48 PM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Tue, Apr 14, 10:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-14T20:41
Arrive Atlantic City
Tue, Apr 14, 9:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Toms River
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
Tuckerton
NJ

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Toms River
27.1 mi
00h 33m
To Atlantic City
27.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    589 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    1600 ft · 40 sec · West Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakehurst Road

    1766 ft · 47 sec · Lakehurst Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lakehurst Road

    100 m · 7 sec · Lakehurst Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Beachwood

    531 ft · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    44.5 mi · 52 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Atlantic City Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Italian Heritage Boulevard

    1189 ft · 30 sec · Italian Heritage Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Atlantic City.

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
44.5 mi · 82%
Atlantic City Expressway
7.35 mi · 14%
Atlantic Avenue
0.91 mi · 2%
Lakehurst Road
0.4 mi · 1%
A C Expressway
0.34 mi · 1%
West Water Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

44.5 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckerton
00h 33m from Toms River
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Atlantic City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Tuckerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Toms River and 27.1 miles from Atlantic City.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tuckerton

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

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

OTHER

Absecon

24 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

28 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

28 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

40 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Atlantic City. Straight-line distance: 42.46 mi (68.33 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Atlantic City

#2 Atlantic City

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population37,743
Coordinates39.3641500, -74.4230600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Atlantic City (-74.42306, 39.36415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.61
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.80 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.78 $17.57
Premium $4.95 $9.46 $18.92
Diesel $5.98 $11.42 $22.84

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 Toms River and Atlantic City. The current time is 20:41:52.

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.