How far is Toms River, NJ from Clayton, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Clayton, NJ is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Clayton.
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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
627 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street
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Turn left onto Irons Street
118 m · 11 sec · Irons Street
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Turn left onto Herflicker Boulevard
706 ft · 15 sec · Herflicker Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2501 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Dover Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dover Road
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Turn slight right onto CR 530: Manchester
7.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
12 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle
135 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
866 ft · 11 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Tuckerton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Tuckerton Road
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Turn left onto Oakshade Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Oakshade Road
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Continue on Jackson Road
5.4 mi · 10 min · Jackson Road
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Turn left onto Atco Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Atco Avenue
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Continue on Hayes Mill Road
2410 ft · 50 sec · Hayes Mill Road
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Continue on Factory Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Factory Road
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Turn left onto Taunton Road
3278 ft · 55 sec · Taunton Road
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Continue on Williamstown Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Williamstown Road
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Continue on Sicklerville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sicklerville Road
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Continue on Clayton Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Clayton Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Clayton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Clayton Road
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Continue on Clayton-Williamstown Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Clayton-Williamstown Road
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Continue on East Academy Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Clayton.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
12 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Toms River and Sunny near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Clayton?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Leisuretowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Toms River and 30.8 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.87 one way or $17.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Toms River and Sunny near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Leisuretowne
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 Leisuretowne.
Atco, New Jersey
Lindenwold
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 51.62 mi (83.07 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,759 |
| Coordinates | 39.6601100, -75.0921200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-75.09212, 39.66011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.87 | $17.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
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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