How far is Toms River, NJ from Highland Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Highland Park, NJ is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Highland Park.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
589 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Water Street
627 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street
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Turn left onto Irons Street
118 m · 11 sec · Irons Street
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Turn left onto Herflicker Boulevard
706 ft · 15 sec · Herflicker Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2501 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Dover Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dover Road
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Turn slight right onto CR 530: Manchester
7.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
12 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle
135 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
141 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
13.4 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Bellmawr
1236 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 76 West: Camden, Philadelphia
1 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
1948 ft · 30 sec · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 130 North: Collingswood
1249 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crescent Boulevard
982 ft · 18 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Turn left onto Klemm Avenue
1162 ft · 39 sec · Klemm Avenue
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Turn left onto Sylvan Avenue
1018 ft · 45 sec · Sylvan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sylvan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Highland Park.
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.
NJ 70 West
Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
13.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Toms River and Sunny near Highland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Leisuretowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Toms River and 27.5 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Toms River and Sunny near Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Leisuretowne
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 Leisuretowne.
Atco, New Jersey
Lindenwold
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 48.43 mi (77.94 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Park
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 13,592 |
| Coordinates | 39.8887200, -75.1079500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Park (-75.10795, 39.88872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.60 | $23.20 |
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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