How far is Toms River, NJ from Matawan, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Matawan, NJ is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Matawan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Matawan.
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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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Take the exit slight right
693 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
14 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
1963 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
50 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet
969 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
817 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 35 North: Matawan, The Amboys, U Turn
60 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right
1 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit right toward CR 516: Keyport, Matawan
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway
98 m · 16 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
975 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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Turn slight right onto Maple Place
761 ft · 13 sec · Maple Place
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Continue on Lower Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2603 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Little Street
6 m · 1 sec · Little Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Little Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Matawan.
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
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Matawan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Matawan?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 20 miles from Toms River and 19.9 miles from Matawan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Matawan.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton
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 Hamilton.
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 Matawan. Straight-line distance: 31.9 mi (51.34 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Matawan
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 8,607 |
| Coordinates | 40.4148300, -74.2295900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Matawan (-74.22959, 40.41483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
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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