How far is Toms River, NJ from Lacey, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Lacey, NJ is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Lacey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Lacey.
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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
7.2 mi · 11 min · Dover Road
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Turn left onto Lacey Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lacey Road
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Turn right
3144 ft · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Lacey.
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.
Dover Road
Turn right onto Dover Road
7.18 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Toms River and Sunny near Lacey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Lacey?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holiday Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Toms River and 5 miles from Lacey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Toms River and Sunny near Lacey.
Stop Ideas Near Holiday Heights
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 Holiday Heights.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Lacey. Straight-line distance: 7.61 mi (12.25 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lacey
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 29,760 |
| Coordinates | 39.8726200, -74.2951400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lacey (-74.29514, 39.87262)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.30 | $1.50 | $3.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
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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