How far is Toms River, NJ from Merchantville, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Merchantville, NJ is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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 16m.
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.
Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Merchantville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Merchantville.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
589 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Water Street
627 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street
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Turn left onto Irons Street
118 m · 11 sec · Irons Street
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Turn left onto Herflicker Boulevard
706 ft · 15 sec · Herflicker Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2501 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Dover Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dover Road
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Turn slight right onto CR 530: Manchester
7.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
12 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle
135 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
141 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
18.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Browning Road, Marlton Pike
633 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right onto Browning Road Connector
40 m · 10 sec · Browning Road Connector
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Turn left onto Marlton Pike
842 ft · 24 sec · Marlton Pike
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Turn right onto South Crescent Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · South Crescent Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
41 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
131 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Merchantville.
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.
NJ 70 West
Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
18.5 mi · 00h 27m
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 Merchantville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Merchantville?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Presidential Lakes Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Toms River and 26 miles from Merchantville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Toms River and Sunny near Merchantville.
Stop Ideas Near Presidential Lakes Estates
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 Presidential Lakes Estates.
Atco, New Jersey
Cornwells Heights
Hammonton, New Jersey
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Merchantville. Straight-line distance: 46.01 mi (74.05 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merchantville
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 3,691 |
| Coordinates | 39.9473400, -75.0665600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merchantville (-75.06656, 39.94734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.07 | $18.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.94 | $21.89 |
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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