How far is Toms River, NJ from North Wildwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
81.06 mi
01h 37m
Flight
73.25 mi
117.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.25 mi
Kilometers
117.88 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.06 mi
Kilometers
130.45 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Wildwood
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Sun, Apr 19, 11:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-19T08:18
Arrive North Wildwood
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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

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
Port Republic
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Toms River
40.5 mi
00h 48m
To North Wildwood
40.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and North Wildwood.

  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

    1600 ft · 40 sec · West Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakehurst Road

    1766 ft · 47 sec · Lakehurst Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lakehurst Road

    100 m · 7 sec · Lakehurst Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Beachwood

    531 ft · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    75.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Wildwood Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Wildwood Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on West Spruce Avenue

    2874 ft · 51 sec · West Spruce Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on West Anglesea Drive

    1785 ft · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on New Jersey Avenue

    2432 ft · 49 sec · New Jersey Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 12th Avenue

    655 ft · 29 sec · East 12th Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
75.1 mi · 93%
North Wildwood Boulevard
3.31 mi · 4%
West Spruce Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
New Jersey Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
Lakehurst Road
0.4 mi
West Anglesea Drive
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

75.1 mi · 01h 27m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Republic
00h 48m from Toms River
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Toms River and Chance Rain Showers near North Wildwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toms River to North Wildwood?

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Port Republic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Toms River and 40.5 miles from North Wildwood.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Toms River and Chance Rain Showers near North Wildwood.

Stop Ideas Near Port Republic

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

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

OTHER

Absecon

10 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

14 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

18 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

30 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and North Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 73.25 mi (117.88 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
North Wildwood

#2 North Wildwood

City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,739
Coordinates39.0006700, -74.7993300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: North Wildwood (-74.79933, 39.00067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.83 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.37
5.72 gal · 21.66 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.69 $23.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.15 $26.31
Premium $4.95 $14.17 $28.34
Diesel $5.98 $17.10 $34.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and North Wildwood. The current time is 08:18:39.

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.