How far is Toms River, NJ from High Bridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to High Bridge, NJ is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
81.6 mi
01h 44m
Flight
61.48 mi
98.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.48 mi
Kilometers
98.95 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.6 mi
Kilometers
131.33 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Bridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive High Bridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
South Old Bridge
NJ

City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America

From Toms River
40.8 mi
00h 52m
To High Bridge
40.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and High Bridge.

  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

    15 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton

    1389 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1311 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

    1289 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

    2951 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Easton Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Easton Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    1618 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    12 mi · 14 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31: Clinton, Flemington, Washington

    1963 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    567 ft · 16 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    102 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
7 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
22.4 mi · 27%
Garden State Parkway
15 mi · 18%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12 mi · 15%
I 287 North
10.2 mi · 13%
NJ 34 North
8.31 mi · 10%
Easton Avenue
4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

22.2 mi · 00h 26m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Old Bridge
00h 52m from Toms River
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Toms River and Rain Showers Likely near High Bridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toms River to High Bridge?

The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

South Old Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Toms River and 40.8 miles from High Bridge.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Old Bridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Old Bridge, 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 South Old Bridge.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

18 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

25 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and High Bridge. Straight-line distance: 61.48 mi (98.95 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
High Bridge

#2 High Bridge

Borough of New Jersey

Population3,388
Coordinates40.6670500, -74.8957200
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: High Bridge (-74.89572, 40.66705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.9 L · about $11.77
Round trip
$23.54
5.76 gal · 21.8 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.77 $23.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.25 $26.49
Premium $4.95 $14.27 $28.54
Diesel $5.98 $17.22 $34.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and High Bridge. The current time is 22:41:36.

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.