How far is Toms River, NJ from Neptune City, NJ?

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Neptune City, NJ is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.28 mi
00h 28m
Flight
19.25 mi
30.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.25 mi
Kilometers
30.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.28 mi
Kilometers
35.86 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Neptune City
Wed, Apr 22, 9:17 AM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Wed, Apr 22, 9:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-22T08:49
Arrive Neptune City
Wed, Apr 22, 9:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Toms River
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ramtown
NJ

Census designated place

From Toms River
11.1 mi
00h 14m
To Neptune City
11.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Neptune City.

  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

    15 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 138 East: Belmar

    118 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 138 East: Belmar

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1901 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto River Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · River Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · Hillside Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
15 mi · 67%
NJ 138 East
3.64 mi · 16%
River Road
2.35 mi · 11%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 3%
US 9 Toll North
0.48 mi · 2%
Route 37 West
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

15 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramtown
00h 14m from Toms River
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Toms River and Chance Rain Showers near Neptune City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Neptune City?

The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Toms River and 11.1 miles from Neptune City.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Toms River and Chance Rain Showers near Neptune City.

Stop Ideas Near Ramtown

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

46 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

49 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

52 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

53 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Neptune City. Straight-line distance: 19.25 mi (30.98 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Neptune City

#2 Neptune City

Borough in Mounmouth County, New Jersey

Population4,594
Coordinates40.2001100, -74.0279200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Neptune City (-74.02792, 40.20011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.98 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.46
1.58 gal · 5.96 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.23 $6.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.63 $7.27
Premium $4.95 $3.91 $7.83
Diesel $5.98 $4.72 $9.45

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Neptune City. The current time is 08:49:00.

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.