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

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Ringwood, NJ is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.73 mi
02h 08m
Flight
80.17 mi
129.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.17 mi
Kilometers
129.02 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.73 mi
Kilometers
154.07 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ringwood
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Ringwood
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Toms River
47.9 mi
01h 04m
To Ringwood
47.8 mi
01h 04m

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
72°F
Thursday

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 Ringwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    50 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North: Mahwah

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Wanaque

    65 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ringwood Avenue

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Ringwood Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Greenwood Lake Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Skylands Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mohawk Trail

    67 m · 10 sec · Mohawk Trail

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cupsaw Drive

    866 ft · 38 sec · Cupsaw Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    949 ft · 44 sec · Glen Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Stetson Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
71.4 mi · 75%
I 80 West
7.41 mi · 8%
State Route 3
4.57 mi · 5%
Ringwood Avenue
3.95 mi · 4%
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
2.59 mi · 3%
I 287 North
2.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
01h 04m from Toms River
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Toms River and Sunny near Ringwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Toms River and 47.8 miles from Ringwood.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Toms River and Sunny near Ringwood.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Ringwood. Straight-line distance: 80.17 mi (129.02 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

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

#2 Ringwood

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population12,157
Coordinates41.1134300, -74.2454300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Ringwood (-74.24543, 41.11343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.79 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.62
6.76 gal · 25.58 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.81 $27.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.54 $31.09
Premium $4.95 $16.74 $33.49
Diesel $5.98 $20.21 $40.42

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 Ringwood. The current time is 05:08:26.

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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.