How far is Toms River, NJ from Bridgeton, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ is about 80 miles (128.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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 46m.
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.
City in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Bridgeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Bridgeton.
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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
4.5 mi · 8 min · Pomona Road
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Continue on Wrangleboro Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Wrangleboro Road
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Turn right onto Black Horse Pike
1596 ft · 32 sec · Black Horse Pike
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Take the exit slight right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Absecon Road
159 m · 20 sec · Absecon Road
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Turn left onto Harding Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Harding Highway
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Turn left
13.9 mi · 21 min
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
2414 ft · 47 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
5.6 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Bridgeton Millville Pike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bridgeton Millville Pike
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Continue on Commerce Street East
1.9 mi · 2 min · Commerce Street East
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Pearl Street
34 m · 7 sec · North Pearl Street
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Turn left
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
9 m · 2 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 Bridgeton.
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.
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 Bridgeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Bridgeton?
The road trip is about 80 miles (128.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Port Republic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Toms River and 40 miles from Bridgeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeton.
Stop Ideas Near Port Republic
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 Port Republic.
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 Bridgeton. Straight-line distance: 66.01 mi (106.24 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgeton
City in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 23,635 |
| Coordinates | 39.4273400, -75.2340800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeton (-75.23408, 39.42734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.52 | $23.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.97 | $27.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.86 | $33.73 |
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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