How far is Toms River, NJ from Dunellen, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Dunellen, NJ is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 16m.
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 Dunellen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Dunellen.
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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
22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1284 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
564 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
1740 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440
2621 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Dunellen, Edison
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
95 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Stelton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Stelton Road
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Turn straight onto Henry Street
94 m · 6 sec · Henry Street
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Continue on Washington Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1992 ft · 44 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Bound Brook Road
983 ft · 22 sec · Bound Brook Road
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Turn right onto Sanford Avenue
610 ft · 29 sec · Sanford Avenue
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Turn right onto Dunellen Avenue
43 m · 5 sec · Dunellen Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dunellen Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Dunellen.
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
22.4 mi · 00h 27m
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 Dunellen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Dunellen?
The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Toms River and 29.3 miles from Dunellen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Dunellen.
Stop Ideas Near Lincroft
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 Lincroft.
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 Dunellen. Straight-line distance: 46.22 mi (74.39 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunellen
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 7,141 |
| Coordinates | 40.5892700, -74.4718200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunellen (-74.47182, 40.58927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.25 | $20.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.38 | $24.76 |
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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