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

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Guttenberg, NJ is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.65 mi
01h 38m
Flight
58.82 mi
94.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.82 mi
Kilometers
94.66 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.65 mi
Kilometers
120.13 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guttenberg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Sun, Apr 19, 9:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-19T06:23
Arrive Guttenberg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Matawan
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Toms River
37.3 mi
00h 49m
To Guttenberg
37.3 mi
00h 49m

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
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City

    568 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on South Marginal Highway

    948 ft · 25 sec · South Marginal Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boulevard East

    1676 ft · 34 sec · Boulevard East

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Highwood Avenue

    1159 ft · 36 sec · Highwood Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Place

    138 m · 22 sec · Liberty Place

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 60th Street

    586 ft · 20 sec · 60th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2813 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 69th Street

    713 ft · 31 sec · 69th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 69th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
46.5 mi · 62%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 19%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 8%
NJ 495 East
2.35 mi · 3%
I 95
1.01 mi · 1%
Park Avenue
0.92 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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matawan
00h 49m from Toms River
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Toms River and Rain Showers Likely near Guttenberg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Matawan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Toms River and 37.3 miles from Guttenberg.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Matawan

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

35 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Guttenberg. Straight-line distance: 58.82 mi (94.66 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Guttenberg

#2 Guttenberg

Town

Population11,015
Coordinates40.7920500, -74.0037500
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Guttenberg (-74.00375, 40.79205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.97 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.26 gal · 19.94 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.10 $24.19
Premium $4.95 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.98 $15.73 $31.45

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 Guttenberg. The current time is 06:23:28.

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.