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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.95 mi
01h 20m
Flight
48.43 mi
77.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.43 mi
Kilometers
77.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.95 mi
Kilometers
88.43 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Park
Wed, Apr 15, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Thu, Apr 16, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-15T21:39
Arrive Highland Park
Wed, Apr 15, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Leisuretowne
NJ

Census designated place

From Toms River
27.4 mi
00h 40m
To Highland Park
27.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

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.

  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

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 76 West: Camden, Philadelphia

    1 km · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1948 ft · 30 sec · North-South Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 130 North: Collingswood

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Crescent Boulevard

    982 ft · 18 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Klemm Avenue

    1162 ft · 39 sec · Klemm Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sylvan Avenue

    1018 ft · 45 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 70 West
21.3 mi · 39%
CR 530
7.94 mi · 14%
I 295 South
7.6 mi · 14%
Dover Road
3.27 mi · 6%
I 76 West
0.65 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
48.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisuretowne
00h 40m from Toms River
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Lindenwold

26 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

29 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

29 mi away
700 Station Ave.

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).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Highland Park

#2 Highland Park

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population13,592
Coordinates39.8887200, -75.1079500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Highland Park (-75.10795, 39.88872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.85
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Highland Park. The current time is 21:38:59.

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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.