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

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Montvale, NJ is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
91.11 mi
02h 01m
Flight
76.08 mi
122.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.08 mi
Kilometers
122.44 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.11 mi
Kilometers
146.63 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montvale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-23T04:00
Arrive Montvale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Toms River
45.5 mi
01h 00m
To Montvale
45.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 37 West

    753 ft · 22 sec · Route 37 West

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge

    2538 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridgewood, Oradell

    1326 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Oradell

    937 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Oradell Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oradell Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    3227 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Avenue

    94 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Westwood Avenue

    1114 ft · 28 sec · Westwood Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kinderkamack Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Kinderkamack Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue East

    1451 ft · 39 sec · Grand Avenue East

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Avenue

    1645 ft · 1 min · Hillcrest Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Myrtle Street

    129 m · 19 sec · Myrtle Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Penn Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
81.8 mi · 90%
Kinderkamack Road
3.47 mi · 4%
Forest Avenue
1.12 mi · 1%
Oradell Avenue
0.71 mi · 1%
3rd Avenue
0.7 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

60.3 mi · 01h 19m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
01h 00m from Toms River
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Montvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Toms River and 45.5 miles from Montvale.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords, 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 Fords.

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Montvale. Straight-line distance: 76.08 mi (122.44 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

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

#2 Montvale

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population8,580
Coordinates41.0467600, -74.0229200
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Montvale (-74.02292, 41.04676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.17 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.23
6.42 gal · 24.34 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.12 $26.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.76 $29.53
Premium $4.95 $15.90 $31.80
Diesel $5.98 $19.20 $38.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Montvale. The current time is 04:00:59.

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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.