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

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Harding, NJ is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
71.48 mi
01h 39m
Flight
53.52 mi
86.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.52 mi
Kilometers
86.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.48 mi
Kilometers
115.03 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harding
Sat, May 2, 9:31 PM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Sat, May 2, 11:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-05-02T19:51
Arrive Harding
Sat, May 2, 9:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Medford
NJ

Township in New Jersey

From Toms River
35.7 mi
00h 49m
To Harding
35.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    589 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    627 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Irons Street

    118 m · 11 sec · Irons Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Herflicker Boulevard

    706 ft · 15 sec · Herflicker Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2501 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dover Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto CR 530: Manchester

    7.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    12 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle

    135 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia

    141 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia

    13.4 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Bellmawr

    1236 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 42 South: Atlantic City

    1019 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North-South Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    15 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Buck Road

    2101 ft · 41 sec · Buck Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Elk Road

    595 ft · 12 sec · Elk Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Willow Grove Road

    51 m · 5 sec · Willow Grove Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willow Grove Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 70 West
21.3 mi · 30%
Veterans Memorial Highway
15 mi · 21%
I 295 South
8.44 mi · 12%
CR 530
7.94 mi · 11%
Dover Road
3.27 mi · 5%
North-South Freeway
1.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

15 mi · 00h 17m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medford
00h 49m from Toms River
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Toms River and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harding.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Toms River and 35.8 miles from Harding.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Medford

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

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

OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

15 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Lindenwold

17 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

19 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

22 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Harding. Straight-line distance: 53.52 mi (86.14 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

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

#2 Harding

Township of New Jersey

Population3,752
Coordinates39.6434500, -75.1218400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Harding (-75.12184, 39.64345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.55 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.59
5.04 gal · 19.1 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.30 $20.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.59 $23.18
Premium $4.95 $12.48 $24.97
Diesel $5.98 $15.07 $30.14

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Harding. The current time is 19:51:58.

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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.