How far is Toms River, NJ from Pleasantville, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Pleasantville, NJ is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Pleasantville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Pleasantville.
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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
1600 ft · 40 sec · West Water Street
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Continue on Lakehurst Road
1766 ft · 47 sec · Lakehurst Road
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Continue on Lakehurst Road
100 m · 7 sec · Lakehurst Road
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Beachwood
531 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
44.5 mi · 52 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East
1784 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Atlantic City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pleasantville
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto North New Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North New Road
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Turn sharp left onto Black Horse Pike East
2106 ft · 57 sec · Black Horse Pike East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Black Horse Pike East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Pleasantville.
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
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
44.5 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Toms River and Mostly Cloudy near Pleasantville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Pleasantville?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Tuckerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Toms River and 24.4 miles from Pleasantville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.03 one way or $14.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Toms River and Mostly Cloudy near Pleasantville.
Stop Ideas Near Tuckerton
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 Tuckerton.
Absecon
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Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Pleasantville. Straight-line distance: 42.64 mi (68.63 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasantville
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey
| Population | 20,060 |
| Coordinates | 39.3898400, -74.5240400 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasantville (-74.52404, 39.38984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 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 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
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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