How far is Toms River, NJ from Cranbury, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Cranbury, NJ is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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 00h 57m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Cranbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Cranbury.
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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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Continue on Lakewood Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Lakewood Road
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Turn left onto Cox Cro Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cox Cro Road
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Turn right onto Whitesville Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Whitesville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Veterans Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Veterans Highway
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Continue on Cedar Swamp Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Cedar Swamp Road
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Continue on Siloam Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Siloam Road
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Continue on Smithburg Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Smithburg Road
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Continue on Woodville Road
2616 ft · 44 sec · Woodville Road
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Continue on Smithburg Road
2604 ft · 44 sec · Smithburg Road
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Continue on Iron Ore Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Iron Ore Road
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit straight
152 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Applegarth Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Applegarth Road
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Turn left onto Cranbury Station Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cranbury Station Road
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Continue on Station Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto South River Road
156 m · 11 sec · South River Road
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Turn slight left
39 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
60 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
676 ft · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Maplewood Avenue
762 ft · 21 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn right onto Plainsboro Road
952 ft · 26 sec · Plainsboro Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plainsboro Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Cranbury.
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.
Lakewood Road
Continue on Lakewood Road
4.79 mi · 00h 08m
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 Partly Sunny near Cranbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Cranbury?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
West Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Toms River and 17.8 miles from Cranbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Toms River and Partly Sunny near Cranbury.
Stop Ideas Near West Freehold
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 West Freehold.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Cranbury. Straight-line distance: 30.09 mi (48.43 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cranbury
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 4,153 |
| Coordinates | 40.3162200, -74.5137600 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cranbury (-74.51376, 40.31622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
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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