How far is Toms River, NJ from Ewing, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Ewing, NJ is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 08m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Ewing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Ewing.
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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
3 mi · 5 min · Cedar Swamp Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
19 mi · 22 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
892 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive
891 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Arena Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Arena Drive
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Turn left onto South Olden Avenue
5.2 mi · 10 min · South Olden Avenue
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Turn right onto Parkway Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Parkway Avenue
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Turn right onto Scotch Road
2314 ft · 50 sec · Scotch Road
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Turn right
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Ewing.
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.
Central Jersey Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
19 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Toms River and Sunny near Ewing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Ewing?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Toms River and 22.9 miles from Ewing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Toms River and Sunny near Ewing.
Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Howell Town Hall
Manchester Township Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roosevelt.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Ewing. Straight-line distance: 38.59 mi (62.1 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ewing
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
| Population | 36,442 |
| Coordinates | 40.2698300, -74.7998800 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ewing (-74.79988, 40.26983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $8.38 | $16.77 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $10.23 | $20.47 |
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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