How far is Toms River, NJ from Beachwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Beachwood, NJ is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.1 miles (1.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1.77 mi
00h 05m
Flight
1.05 mi
1.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.05 mi
Kilometers
1.69 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.77 mi
Kilometers
2.85 km
Drive Time
00h 05m

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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 00h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beachwood
Sat, Apr 18, 1:45 PM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Sat, Apr 18, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-18T13:40
Arrive Beachwood
Sat, Apr 18, 1:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Toms River
NJ

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Toms River
0.9 mi
00h 02m
To Beachwood
0.9 mi
00h 02m

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
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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 Beachwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Beachwood.

  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

    627 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Irons Street

    118 m · 11 sec · Irons Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Herflicker Boulevard

    706 ft · 15 sec · Herflicker Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Railroad Avenue

    33 m · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
500 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
0.65 mi · 37%
Herflicker Boulevard
0.13 mi · 8%
West Water Street
0.12 mi · 7%
North Main Street
0.11 mi · 6%
Irons Street
0.07 mi · 4%
Railroad Avenue
0.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.65 mi · 00h 01m

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 05m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
1.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Toms River
00h 02m from Toms River
Leave By
8:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Toms River and Partly Sunny near Beachwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Beachwood?

The road trip is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km) and usually takes 00h 05m 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?

South Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.9 miles from Toms River and 0.9 miles from Beachwood.

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

The direct path is about 1.1 miles (1.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.25 one way or $0.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Toms River and Partly Sunny near Beachwood.

Stop Ideas Near South Toms River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Toms River, 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 South Toms River.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

55 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

56 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

61 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Beachwood. Straight-line distance: 1.05 mi (1.69 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Beachwood

#2 Beachwood

Borough of New Jersey

Population11,434
Coordinates39.9390100, -74.1929200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.197952, 39.953845)
End: Railroad Avenue (-74.192892, 39.939038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.06 gal
0.24 L · about $0.25
Round trip
$0.49
0.12 gal · 0.48 L
Estimated CO2
0.5 kg one way
Round trip: 1.1 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.25 $0.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.28 $0.55
Premium $4.95 $0.30 $0.59
Diesel $5.98 $0.36 $0.72

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 Beachwood. The current time is 13:40:01.

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.