How far is Toms River, NJ from Ocean County, NJ?

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Ocean County, NJ is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.15 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.66 mi
10.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.66 mi
Kilometers
10.72 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.15 mi
Kilometers
14.72 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean County
Tue, Oct 13, 3:27 PM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Tue, Oct 13, 3:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-10-13T15:14
Arrive Ocean County
Tue, Oct 13, 3:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 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
Beachwood
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Toms River
4.6 mi
00h 06m
To Ocean County
4.6 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Ocean County.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Ocean County.

  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

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Forked River

    1814 ft · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lacey Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lacey Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lacey Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Ocean County.

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
6.4 mi · 70%
Lacey Road
1.46 mi · 16%
Lakehurst Road
0.4 mi · 4%
Forked River
0.36 mi · 4%
West Water Street
0.3 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

6.4 mi · 00h 08m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beachwood
00h 06m from Toms River
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Ocean County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Ocean County?

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Beachwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Toms River and 4.6 miles from Ocean County.

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

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Ocean County.

Stop Ideas Near Beachwood

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

56 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

57 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

62 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Ocean County. Straight-line distance: 6.66 mi (10.72 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Ocean County

#2 Ocean County

County in New Jersey, United States

Population614,237
Coordinates39.8660000, -74.2500300
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Ocean County (-74.25003, 39.866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.22 L · about $1.38
Round trip
$2.76
0.64 gal · 2.44 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $1.38 $2.76
Mid-grade $4.88 $1.56 $3.12
Premium $5.18 $1.66 $3.31
Diesel $6.32 $2.02 $4.05

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Ocean County. The current time is 15:14:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.