How far is Toms River, NJ from Laurelton Gardens, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Laurelton Gardens, NJ is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Laurelton Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Laurelton Gardens.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 37 West
753 ft · 22 sec · Route 37 West
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge
2538 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
1956 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
1894 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1272 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right
695 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Olden Street
687 ft · 17 sec · Olden Street
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Turn right onto Ocean Avenue
1501 ft · 25 sec · Ocean Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Laurelton Gardens.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
6.42 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Toms River and Partly Cloudy near Laurelton Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Laurelton Gardens?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Leisure Village East is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Toms River and 5.5 miles from Laurelton Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Toms River and Partly Cloudy near Laurelton Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Leisure Village East
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 Leisure Village East.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Laurelton Gardens. Straight-line distance: 8.99 mi (14.47 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laurelton Gardens
Laurelton Gardens is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0742800, -74.1340300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurelton Gardens (-74.13403, 40.07428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
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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