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

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Atlantic County, NJ is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
47.45 mi
01h 01m
Flight
40.73 mi
65.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.73 mi
Kilometers
65.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.45 mi
Kilometers
76.36 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlantic County
Tue, Apr 14, 8:47 PM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Tue, Apr 14, 9:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-14T19:46
Arrive Atlantic County
Tue, Apr 14, 8:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
23.7 mi
00h 30m
To Atlantic County
23.7 mi
00h 30m

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
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.4 mi · 43 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona

    2382 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pomona Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Pomona Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto White Horse Pike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · White Horse Pike

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Tilton Road

    1927 ft · 40 sec · Tilton Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Race Track Road

    2369 ft · 47 sec · Race Track Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Leipzig Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Leipzig Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lombard Street

    870 ft · 44 sec · Lombard Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    100 m · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
37.3 mi · 79%
Pomona Road
3.42 mi · 7%
White Horse Pike
2.24 mi · 5%
Leipzig Avenue
2.03 mi · 4%
CR 575
0.45 mi · 1%
Race Track Road
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

37.3 mi · 00h 43m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckerton
00h 30m from Toms River
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 23.7 miles from Toms River and 23.7 miles from Atlantic County.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 County. Straight-line distance: 40.73 mi (65.55 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

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

#2 Atlantic County

County in New Jersey, United States

Population262,945
Coordinates39.4688300, -74.6337300
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Atlantic County (-74.63373, 39.46883)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.34 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.68 $15.36
Premium $4.95 $8.27 $16.55
Diesel $5.98 $9.99 $19.97

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Atlantic County. The current time is 19:46:15.

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.