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

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Harrison, NJ is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
66.39 mi
01h 26m
Flight
54.82 mi
88.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.82 mi
Kilometers
88.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.39 mi
Kilometers
106.85 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Wed, May 13, 12:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-05-12T21:10
Arrive Harrison
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Holmdel
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Toms River
33.2 mi
00h 43m
To Harrison
33.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.5 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

    578 ft · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport

    1.6 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto US 1-9 Tolls

    2333 ft · 43 sec · US 1-9 Tolls

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1251 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Delancy Street, Newark

    1046 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Delancey Street

    114 m · 12 sec · Delancey Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Stockton Street

    1801 ft · 42 sec · Stockton Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilson Avenue

    3031 ft · 1 min · Wilson Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Merchant Street

    22 m · 9 sec · Merchant Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Ferry Street

    783 ft · 22 sec · Ferry Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    1966 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Harrison Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
46.5 mi · 70%
New Jersey Turnpike
12.5 mi · 19%
I 95
1.01 mi · 2%
I 78 West
0.98 mi · 1%
Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard
0.88 mi · 1%
US 1-9 Tolls
0.68 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
54.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holmdel
00h 43m from Toms River
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Toms River and Sunny near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Holmdel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Toms River and 33.2 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Toms River and Sunny near Harrison.

Stop Ideas Near Holmdel

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

28 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

28 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

37 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

40 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 54.82 mi (88.22 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

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

#2 Harrison

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Population20,481
Coordinates40.7464900, -74.1562600
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Harrison (-74.15626, 40.74649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.87 L · about $9.56
Round trip
$19.12
4.68 gal · 17.74 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.56 $19.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.95 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.98 $13.99 $27.99

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Harrison. The current time is 21:10:32.

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.