How far is Toms River, NJ from Morristown, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Morristown, NJ is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 50m.
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 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 Morristown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Morristown.
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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
16.9 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Laurence Harbor, Matawan
1062 ft · 47 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Matawan Road
3028 ft · 1 min · Matawan Road
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Turn right onto Morristown Road
1216 ft · 30 sec · Morristown Road
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Turn left onto Balmoral Avenue
1300 ft · 60 sec · Balmoral Avenue
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Turn right onto Hallandale Drive
96 m · 14 sec · Hallandale Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hallandale Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Morristown.
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 Morristown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Morristown?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 20.6 miles from Toms River and 20.5 miles from Morristown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Morristown.
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 Morristown. Straight-line distance: 32.7 mi (52.63 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morristown
Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 19,229 |
| Coordinates | 40.4251100, -74.2537600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morristown (-74.25376, 40.42511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.18 | $14.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
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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