How far is Toms River, NJ from Plainsboro, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Plainsboro, NJ is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Plainsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Plainsboro.
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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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Continue on Lakewood Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Lakewood Road
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Turn left onto Cox Cro Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cox Cro Road
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Turn right onto Whitesville Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Whitesville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Veterans Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Veterans Highway
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Continue on Cedar Swamp Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Cedar Swamp Road
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Continue on Siloam Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Siloam Road
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Continue on Smithburg Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Smithburg Road
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Continue on Woodville Road
2616 ft · 44 sec · Woodville Road
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Continue on Smithburg Road
2604 ft · 44 sec · Smithburg Road
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Continue on Iron Ore Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Iron Ore Road
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit straight
152 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Applegarth Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Applegarth Road
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Turn left onto Cranbury Station Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cranbury Station Road
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Continue on Station Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Dey Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Dey Road
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Continue on Plainsboro Road
2586 ft · 2 min · Plainsboro Road
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prospect Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Plainsboro.
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.
Lakewood Road
Continue on Lakewood Road
4.79 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Plainsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Plainsboro?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
West Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Toms River and 20.4 miles from Plainsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Plainsboro.
Stop Ideas Near West Freehold
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 West Freehold.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Plainsboro. Straight-line distance: 33.77 mi (54.34 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainsboro
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 22,709 |
| Coordinates | 40.3334400, -74.6004300 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainsboro (-74.60043, 40.33344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
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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