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

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Burlington, NJ is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
40.96 mi
01h 07m
Flight
36.22 mi
58.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.22 mi
Kilometers
58.29 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.96 mi
Kilometers
65.92 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Wed, Apr 15, 7:23 PM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Wed, Apr 15, 8:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-15T18:15
Arrive Burlington
Wed, Apr 15, 7:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Country Lake Estates
NJ

Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

From Toms River
20.4 mi
00h 33m
To Burlington
20.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2501 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dover Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto CR 530: Manchester

    7.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lakehurst Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Lakehurst Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Juliustown Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Juliustown Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pemberton Pointville Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Pemberton Pointville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pointville Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Pointville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Pemberton Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Pemberton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Woodlane Road

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Woodlane Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mount Holly Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mount Holly Road

  18. 18

    Continue on High Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · High Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    2546 ft · 1 min · Burlington Pike

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Pike

    36 m · 3 sec · Burlington Pike

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burlington Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CR 530
7.94 mi · 19%
Lakehurst Road
5.46 mi · 13%
Woodlane Road
3.74 mi · 9%
Dover Road
3.27 mi · 8%
North Pemberton Road
3.13 mi · 8%
Pointville Road
2.96 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

CR 530

Turn slight right onto CR 530: Manchester

7.94 mi · 00h 13m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Country Lake Estates
00h 33m from Toms River
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Toms River and Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Country Lake Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Toms River and 20.5 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Country Lake Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Country Lake Estates, 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 Country Lake Estates.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

35 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

35 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Lindenwold

41 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 36.22 mi (58.29 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

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

#2 Burlington

City in New Jersey

Population22,632
Coordinates40.0712200, -74.8648900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Burlington (-74.86489, 40.07122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.67 $13.34
Premium $4.95 $7.18 $14.37
Diesel $5.98 $8.67 $17.34

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Burlington. The current time is 18:15:56.

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.