How far is Toms River, NJ from Cliffside Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Cliffside Park, NJ is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Cliffside Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Cliffside Park.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 37 West
753 ft · 22 sec · Route 37 West
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge
2538 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
21 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
2199 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
2500 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
696 ft · 11 sec · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus
1974 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride
1916 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
1074 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Paterson Plank Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Paterson Plank Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Paterson Plank Road
95 m · 8 sec · Paterson Plank Road
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Turn left
951 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Tonnelle Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn right onto 76th Street
1825 ft · 59 sec · 76th Street
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
3087 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1901 ft · 51 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
69 m · 5 sec · Bergenline Avenue
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Continue on Anderson Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Anderson Avenue
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Turn right onto Edgewater Road
748 ft · 29 sec · Edgewater Road
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Turn left onto Palisade Avenue
526 ft · 13 sec · Palisade Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palisade Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Cliffside Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Continue on Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Toms River and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Cliffside Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Cliffside Park?
The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Matawan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Toms River and 38 miles from Cliffside Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Toms River and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Cliffside Park.
Stop Ideas Near Matawan
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 Matawan.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Cliffside Park. Straight-line distance: 60.97 mi (98.12 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cliffside Park
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 26,001 |
| Coordinates | 40.8214900, -73.9876400 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cliffside Park (-73.98764, 40.82149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.37 | $24.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.33 | $26.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.09 | $32.17 |
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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