How far is Toms River, NJ from Piscataway, NJ?

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Piscataway, NJ is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.29 mi
01h 03m
Flight
39.16 mi
63.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.16 mi
Kilometers
63.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.29 mi
Kilometers
79.33 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piscataway
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 PM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-23T12:52
Arrive Piscataway
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Toms River
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Colts Neck
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Toms River
24.7 mi
00h 31m
To Piscataway
24.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Piscataway.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 37 West

    753 ft · 22 sec · Route 37 West

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge

    2538 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    15 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton

    1389 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1311 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

    1289 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1359 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    979 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward CR 514 East: Woodbridge Township

    139 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on CR 514 East: Woodbridge Township

    131 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 514 East: Woodbridge Township

    141 m · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Woodbridge Ave Extension

    1663 ft · 37 sec · Woodbridge Ave Extension

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Thomasina Street

    594 ft · 26 sec · Thomasina Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Germantown Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
21.6 mi · 44%
Garden State Parkway
15 mi · 30%
NJ 34 North
8.31 mi · 17%
US 1 North
1.31 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
I 195 West
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

21.4 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colts Neck
00h 31m from Toms River
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Piscataway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Piscataway?

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Colts Neck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Toms River and 24.7 miles from Piscataway.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:24 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 Mostly Sunny around Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Piscataway.

Stop Ideas Near Colts Neck

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

34 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

38 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

46 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Piscataway. Straight-line distance: 39.16 mi (63.02 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Piscataway

#2 Piscataway

Township in New Jersey, United States

Population57,164
Coordinates40.4992700, -74.3990400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Piscataway (-74.39904, 40.49927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.58 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.22
3.48 gal · 13.16 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Piscataway. The current time is 12:52:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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