How far is Toms River, NJ from Maple Shade, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Maple Shade, NJ is about 2 miles (3.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.9 miles (3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 04m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census designated place in Berkeley Township, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Maple Shade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Maple Shade.
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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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Continue on Lakewood Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lakewood Road
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Turn right onto Suburban Drive
108 m · 18 sec · Suburban Drive
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Turn left onto Rivercrest Drive
111 m · 13 sec · Rivercrest Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rivercrest Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Maple Shade.
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.
Lakewood Road
Continue on Lakewood Road
1.14 mi · 00h 02m
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 Patchy Fog then Sunny near Maple Shade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Maple Shade?
The road trip is about 2 miles (3.2 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?
Silver Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1 miles from Toms River and 1 miles from Maple Shade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.9 miles (3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 8:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.29 one way or $0.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Toms River and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Maple Shade.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Ridge
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 Silver Ridge.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atco, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Maple Shade. Straight-line distance: 1.87 mi (3.01 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maple Shade
Township in Burlington County, New Jersey
| Population | 18,463 |
| Coordinates | 39.9798400, -74.2070900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rivercrest Drive (-74.207473, 39.979767)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.29 | $0.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.32 | $0.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.35 | $0.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.42 | $0.84 |
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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