How far is Toms River, NJ from Palmyra, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Palmyra, NJ is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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 18m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Palmyra.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Palmyra.
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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
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Lakehurst Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Lakehurst Road
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Continue on Juliustown Road
1623 ft · 50 sec · Juliustown Road
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Turn left onto Pemberton – Browns Mills Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Pemberton – Browns Mills Road
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Turn left onto Pemberton Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Pemberton Bypass
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Continue on West Hampton Street
3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street
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Continue on South Pemberton Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Pemberton Road
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue on State Route 38
10.7 mi · 15 min · State Route 38
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Turn right onto South Church Street
3 mi · 5 min · South Church Street
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Continue on Church Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Church Road
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Continue on Cinnaminson Avenue
145 m · 11 sec · Cinnaminson Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cinnaminson Avenue
36 m · 2 sec · Cinnaminson Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cinnaminson Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Cinnaminson Avenue
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Turn left onto Temple Boulevard
959 ft · 26 sec · Temple Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Firth Lane
24 m · 10 sec · Firth Lane
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Turn sharp right onto West 2nd Street
50 m · 7 sec · West 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Palmyra.
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.
State Route 38
Continue on State Route 38
10.7 mi · 00h 15m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Palmyra.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Palmyra?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Browns Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Toms River and 24.7 miles from Palmyra.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Toms River and Chance Rain Showers near Palmyra.
Stop Ideas Near Browns Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Burlington Township - Burlington Township Municipal Building
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Browns Mills.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Atco, New Jersey
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Palmyra. Straight-line distance: 44.11 mi (70.99 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmyra
Borough in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 7,135 |
| Coordinates | 40.0070600, -75.0282300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmyra (-75.02823, 40.00706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.41 | $20.81 |
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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