How far is Toms River, NJ from Medford, NJ?

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Medford, NJ is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.91 mi
00h 55m
Flight
33.35 mi
53.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.35 mi
Kilometers
53.67 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.91 mi
Kilometers
59.4 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:48 AM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Sat, Apr 18, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-18T06:53
Arrive Medford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Toms River
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Country Lake Estates
NJ

Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

From Toms River
18.4 mi
00h 27m
To Medford
18.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Medford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Medford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    589 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    627 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Irons Street

    118 m · 11 sec · Irons Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Herflicker Boulevard

    706 ft · 15 sec · Herflicker Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2501 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dover Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto CR 530: Manchester

    7.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    12 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle

    135 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia

    141 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1367 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Medford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 70 West
12.4 mi · 34%
CR 530
7.94 mi · 22%
Dover Road
3.27 mi · 9%
South Main Street
0.47 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Herflicker Boulevard
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

12 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Country Lake Estates
00h 27m from Toms River
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Medford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Medford?

The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Country Lake Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Toms River and 18.5 miles from Medford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Medford.

Stop Ideas Near Country Lake Estates

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Country Lake Estates, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Country Lake Estates.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

35 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

35 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Lindenwold

41 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Medford. Straight-line distance: 33.35 mi (53.67 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

Township in New Jersey

Population23,383
Coordinates39.9009500, -74.8235000
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Medford (-74.8235, 39.90095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $5.31
Round trip
$10.62
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.31 $10.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.95 $6.44 $12.88
Diesel $5.98 $7.77 $15.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Medford. The current time is 06:53:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.