How far is Toms River, NJ from Fort Lee, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Fort Lee, NJ is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Fort Lee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Fort Lee.
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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
25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
2199 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
2500 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11.3 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
823 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
1233 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto George Washington Bridge Plaza
88 m · 4 sec · George Washington Bridge Plaza
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 67: Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee
603 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
725 ft · 16 sec · Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lemoine Avenue
1100 ft · 21 sec · Lemoine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lemoine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Fort Lee.
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
25.1 mi · 00h 31m
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 Fort Lee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Fort Lee?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Toms River and 39.2 miles from Fort Lee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Toms River and Partly Sunny near Fort Lee.
Stop Ideas Near Morristown
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 Morristown.
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 Fort Lee. Straight-line distance: 63.14 mi (101.61 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lee
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 38,356 |
| Coordinates | 40.8509300, -73.9701400 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Lee (-73.97014, 40.85093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.72 | $27.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.56 | $33.13 |
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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