How far is Toms River, NJ from Norwood, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Norwood, NJ is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Norwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Norwood.
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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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Continue on Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
2199 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
2500 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
12.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward Leonia, Teaneck
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Teaneck
1043 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Degraw Avenue
3280 ft · 57 sec · Degraw Avenue
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Turn right onto Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road
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Continue on South Washington Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue
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Continue on Schraalenburgh Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Schraalenburgh Road
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Turn right onto Tappan Road
1 mi · 2 min · Tappan Road
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Turn right onto Jones Court
154 m · 28 sec · Jones Court
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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 Norwood.
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
Continue on Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Toms River and Rain Showers Likely near Norwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Norwood?
The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Toms River and 43.6 miles from Norwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Toms River and Rain Showers Likely near Norwood.
Stop Ideas Near South Amboy
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 South Amboy.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 73.22 mi (117.84 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwood
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,752 |
| Coordinates | 40.9981500, -73.9618000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwood (-73.9618, 40.99815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.54 | $25.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.36 | $36.72 |
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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