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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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 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
589 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Water Street
1600 ft · 40 sec · West Water Street
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Continue on Lakehurst Road
1766 ft · 47 sec · Lakehurst Road
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Continue on Lakehurst Road
100 m · 7 sec · Lakehurst Road
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Beachwood
531 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
37.4 mi · 43 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona
2382 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Pomona Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Pomona Road
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Turn right onto White Horse Pike
2.2 mi · 3 min · White Horse Pike
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Turn sharp left onto Tilton Road
1927 ft · 40 sec · Tilton Road
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Turn slight right onto Race Track Road
2369 ft · 47 sec · Race Track Road
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Continue on Leipzig Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Leipzig Avenue
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Turn left onto Lombard Street
870 ft · 44 sec · Lombard Street
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Turn left
100 m · 24 sec
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tuckerton.
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Hammonton, New Jersey
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).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlantic County
County in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 262,945 |
| Coordinates | 39.4688300, -74.6337300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlantic County (-74.63373, 39.46883)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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