How far is Toms River, NJ from Maplewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Maplewood, NJ is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Maplewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Maplewood.
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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
21 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
38.8 mi · 50 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Maplewood
883 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Irvington, Maplewood
55 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto North Union Avenue
92 m · 9 sec · North Union Avenue
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Continue on North Union Avenue
48 m · 5 sec · North Union Avenue
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Turn left onto Mill Road
2273 ft · 1 min · Mill Road
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Continue on Stuyvesant Avenue
675 ft · 16 sec · Stuyvesant Avenue
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Continue on Boyden Avenue
2750 ft · 1 min · Boyden Avenue
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Turn left onto Tuscan Road
694 ft · 31 sec · Tuscan Road
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Continue on Tuscan Road
28 m · 11 sec · Tuscan Road
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Turn left onto Springfield Avenue
45 m · 4 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Tuscan Road
629 ft · 30 sec · Tuscan Road
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Turn right onto Oakland Road
526 ft · 25 sec · Oakland Road
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Turn left onto Oakview Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · Oakview Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunnell Road
75 m · 11 sec · Dunnell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dunnell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Maplewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Continue on Garden State Parkway
38.8 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Toms River and Sunny near Maplewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Maplewood?
The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Holmdel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Toms River and 32.1 miles from Maplewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Toms River and Sunny near Maplewood.
Stop Ideas Near Holmdel
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 Holmdel.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Maplewood. Straight-line distance: 53.87 mi (86.69 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maplewood
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 25,985 |
| Coordinates | 40.7312100, -74.2734800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maplewood (-74.27348, 40.73121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.28 | $18.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.25 | $22.49 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.57 | $27.15 |
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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