How far is Toms River, NJ from Oakland, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Oakland, NJ is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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.
Census designated place in 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 Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Oakland.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
589 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Water Street
627 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street
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Turn left onto Irons Street
118 m · 11 sec · Irons Street
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Turn left onto Herflicker Boulevard
706 ft · 15 sec · Herflicker Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2501 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Dover Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dover Road
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Turn slight right onto CR 530: Manchester
7.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
12 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle
135 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
141 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
10.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Palmyra, Tacony Bridge
1247 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
60 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP
1422 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJTP South: Delaware
1175 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
21.3 mi · 25 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro
1453 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 322 East: Glassboro
53 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Swedesboro Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Swedesboro Road
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Turn right onto Tomlin Station Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomlin Station Road
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Turn right
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West Avenue
2332 ft · 30 sec · West Avenue
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Continue on Harding Highway
1076 ft · 23 sec · Harding Highway
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Turn left onto Bailey Street
2530 ft · 1 min · Bailey Street
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Turn right onto Alloway Road
1781 ft · 49 sec · Alloway Road
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Continue on Alloway-Woodstown Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Alloway-Woodstown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alloway-Woodstown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Oakland.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
21.3 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Toms River and Rain Showers near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Oakland?
The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Marlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Toms River and 40.6 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:30 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 Rain Showers near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Marlton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlton.
Lindenwold
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Atco, New Jersey
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 65.48 mi (105.38 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakland
Borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 12,841 |
| Coordinates | 39.5987200, -75.3413000 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-75.3413, 39.59872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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