How far is Toms River, NJ from Pequannock, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Pequannock, NJ is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Pequannock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Pequannock.
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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
50 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Pequannock
1296 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
117 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Newark-Pompton Turnpike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Newark-Pompton Turnpike
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
1630 ft · 28 sec · Jacksonville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jacksonville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Pequannock.
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
50 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Toms River and Rain Showers Likely near Pequannock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Pequannock?
The road trip is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Laurence Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Toms River and 41.7 miles from Pequannock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.01 one way or $24.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Toms River and Rain Showers Likely near Pequannock.
Stop Ideas Near Laurence Harbor
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 Laurence Harbor.
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 Pequannock. Straight-line distance: 69.2 mi (111.37 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pequannock
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 14,884 |
| Coordinates | 40.9523200, -74.2987600 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pequannock (-74.29876, 40.95232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $12.01 | $24.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.56 | $29.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.58 | $35.16 |
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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