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

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Jamesburg, NJ is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
33.05 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.39 mi
48.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.39 mi
Kilometers
48.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.05 mi
Kilometers
53.19 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamesburg
Fri, Apr 17, 10:23 AM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Fri, Apr 17, 11:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-17T09:28
Arrive Jamesburg
Fri, Apr 17, 10:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Toms River
16.5 mi
00h 27m
To Jamesburg
16.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Lakewood Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Lakewood Road

  4. 4

    Continue on River Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · River Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 9

    11.7 mi · 18 min · US Highway 9

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    562 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Freehold-Englishtown Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Freehold-Englishtown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Englishtown Road

    799 ft · 14 sec · Englishtown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Englishtown-Freehold Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Englishtown-Freehold Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Tennent Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Tennent Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    597 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Water Street

    951 ft · 33 sec · Water Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Wood Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Wood Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Buckelew Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Buckelew Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East Railroad Avenue

    2264 ft · 1 min · East Railroad Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
11.8 mi · 36%
Lakewood Road
6.02 mi · 18%
Buckelew Avenue
4.35 mi · 13%
River Avenue
2.57 mi · 8%
Madison Avenue
1.89 mi · 6%
Englishtown-Freehold Road
1.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 9

Continue on US Highway 9

11.7 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Freehold
00h 27m from Toms River
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Toms River and Chance Rain Showers near Jamesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

West Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Toms River and 16.5 miles from Jamesburg.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Freehold

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

36 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Jamesburg. Straight-line distance: 30.39 mi (48.9 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

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

#2 Jamesburg

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population5,817
Coordinates40.3526100, -74.4401500
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Jamesburg (-74.44015, 40.35261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.41 L · about $4.74
Round trip
$9.48
2.32 gal · 8.82 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.74 $9.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.33 $10.67
Premium $4.95 $5.75 $11.49
Diesel $5.98 $6.94 $13.87

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Jamesburg. The current time is 09:28:12.

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.