How far is Toms River, NJ from Readington, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Readington, NJ is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Readington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Readington.
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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
15 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
1736 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West
1613 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton
1389 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1311 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
1289 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
138 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
1083 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
22.2 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Memorial Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
2951 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto George Street
1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street
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Turn left onto Landing Lane
1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane
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Turn right onto Easton Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Easton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
1618 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 22 West: Clinton
3161 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington, Princeton, Raritan
1309 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Old York Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Old York Road
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Continue on Dreahook Road
2345 ft · 1 min · Dreahook Road
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Continue on Readington Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Readington Road
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Readington.
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.
NJ 18 North
Merge slight left
22.2 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Rain leaving Toms River and Rain near Readington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Readington?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Morganville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Toms River and 34.3 miles from Readington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Toms River and Rain near Readington.
Stop Ideas Near Morganville
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 Morganville.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Readington. Straight-line distance: 51.14 mi (82.3 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Readington
Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
| Population | 15,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.5687100, -74.7376600 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Readington (-74.73766, 40.56871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.47 | $28.94 |
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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