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

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Keyport, NJ is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
38.44 mi
00h 46m
Flight
33.13 mi
53.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.13 mi
Kilometers
53.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.44 mi
Kilometers
61.87 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keyport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-23T04:00
Arrive Keyport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Hamilton
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

From Toms River
19.3 mi
00h 23m
To Keyport
19.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right

    693 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    14 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport

    1963 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 36 South: Keyport, Keansburg, Gateway National Recreation Area at Sandy Hook

    1868 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1082 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    102 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Broad Street

    2649 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Maple Place

    17 m · 1 sec · Maple Place

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Place

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
35.6 mi · 93%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 2%
NJ 36 South
0.56 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.5 mi · 1%
US 9 Toll North
0.48 mi · 1%
NJ 35
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

21 mi · 00h 25m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 23m from Toms River
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Keyport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Toms River and 19.2 miles from Keyport.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

56 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Keyport. Straight-line distance: 33.13 mi (53.31 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

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

#2 Keyport

Town in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population6,951
Coordinates40.4331600, -74.1995900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Keyport (-74.19959, 40.43316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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 Keyport. The current time is 04:00:42.

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.