How far is Toms River, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
59.74 mi
01h 04m
Flight
48.12 mi
77.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.12 mi
Kilometers
77.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.74 mi
Kilometers
96.15 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Thu, May 7, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Thu, May 7, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-05-06T23:14
Arrive Elizabethport
Thu, May 7, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Lincroft
NJ

Census designated place

From Toms River
29.9 mi
00h 32m
To Elizabethport
29.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Wednesday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Elizabethport.

  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

    21 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    6.4 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden

    1931 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    585 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Goethals Bridge

    43 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue

    143 m · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    116 m · 15 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Cole Place

    1414 ft · 41 sec · Cole Place

  21. 21

    Continue on Atlantic Street

    1538 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2683 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street

    3165 ft · 2 min · South 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
46.5 mi · 78%
New Jersey Turnpike
6.42 mi · 11%
I 278
1.42 mi · 2%
I 95
1.01 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
I 95 North
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincroft
00h 32m from Toms River
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Toms River and Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 29.9 miles from Toms River and 29.9 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Toms River and Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Lincroft

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

42 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 48.12 mi (77.44 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.197952, 39.953845)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.98 L · about $8.62
Round trip
$17.24
4.22 gal · 15.96 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.62 $17.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.70 $19.41
Premium $4.95 $10.45 $20.91
Diesel $5.98 $12.62 $25.24

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Elizabethport. The current time is 23:14:40.

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.