How far is Toms River, NJ from Bound Brook, NJ?

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Bound Brook, NJ is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
58.66 mi
01h 17m
Flight
46.11 mi
74.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.11 mi
Kilometers
74.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.66 mi
Kilometers
94.41 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bound Brook
Wed, Apr 29, 2:43 PM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Wed, Apr 29, 4:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-29T13:26
Arrive Bound Brook
Wed, Apr 29, 2:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
East Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Toms River
29.3 mi
00h 38m
To Bound Brook
29.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Bound Brook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Bound Brook.

  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

    15 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton

    1389 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1311 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

    1289 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Old New Brunswick Road

    788 ft · 12 sec · Old New Brunswick Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Centennial Avenue

    1833 ft · 34 sec · Centennial Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    88 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Possumtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Possumtown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    2349 ft · 56 sec · Cedar Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hooker Street

    152 m · 15 sec · Hooker Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Harris Avenue

    3178 ft · 1 min · Harris Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Livingston Street

    142 m · 27 sec · Livingston Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Maple Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · West Maple Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Maple Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
22.4 mi · 38%
Garden State Parkway
15 mi · 26%
NJ 34 North
8.31 mi · 14%
Memorial Parkway
6.02 mi · 10%
Union Avenue
1.46 mi · 2%
Possumtown Road
1.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

22.2 mi · 00h 26m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
46.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Freehold
00h 38m from Toms River
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Toms River and Mostly Cloudy near Bound Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Bound Brook?

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Toms River and 29.3 miles from Bound Brook.

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

The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Toms River and Mostly Cloudy near Bound Brook.

Stop Ideas Near East Freehold

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

29 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

32 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

43 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Bound Brook. Straight-line distance: 46.11 mi (74.21 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Bound Brook

#2 Bound Brook

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population10,159
Coordinates40.5684400, -74.5384900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Bound Brook (-74.53849, 40.56844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.92
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.46 $16.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.95 $10.25 $20.51
Diesel $5.98 $12.38 $24.76

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Bound Brook. The current time is 13:26:18.

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.