How far is Toms River, NJ from East Brunswick, NJ?

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to East Brunswick, NJ is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
46.07 mi
00h 59m
Flight
34.72 mi
55.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.72 mi
Kilometers
55.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.07 mi
Kilometers
74.14 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Brunswick
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Sun, Apr 19, 9:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-19T07:02
Arrive East Brunswick
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Colts Neck
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Toms River
23.1 mi
00h 29m
To East Brunswick
23.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and East Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 37 West

    753 ft · 22 sec · Route 37 West

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge

    2538 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    15 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton

    1389 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1311 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

    1289 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    74 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cranbury Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Cranbury Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    48 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Cranbury Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cranbury Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    147 m · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Dunhams Corner Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dunhams Corner Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Jensen Street

    739 ft · 35 sec · Jensen Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Dexter Road

    97 m · 14 sec · Dexter Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dexter Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
18.3 mi · 40%
Garden State Parkway
15 mi · 33%
NJ 34 North
8.31 mi · 18%
Cranbury Road
0.93 mi · 2%
Dunhams Corner Road
0.74 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

18.1 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colts Neck
00h 29m from Toms River
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Toms River and Rain Showers Likely near East Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toms River to East Brunswick?

The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Colts Neck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Toms River and 23.1 miles from East Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Toms River and Rain Showers Likely near East Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Colts Neck

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Colts Neck, 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 Colts Neck.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

34 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

38 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

46 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and East Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 34.72 mi (55.88 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
East Brunswick

#2 East Brunswick

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population48,309
Coordinates40.4278800, -74.4159800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: East Brunswick (-74.41598, 40.42788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.62
Round trip
$13.24
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.62 $13.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.45 $14.90
Premium $4.95 $8.03 $16.05
Diesel $5.98 $9.69 $19.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and East Brunswick. The current time is 07:02:23.

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.