How far is Toms River, NJ from Riverside, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Riverside, NJ is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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 01h 13m.
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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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Riverside.
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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
627 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street
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Turn left onto Irons Street
118 m · 11 sec · Irons Street
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Turn left onto Herflicker Boulevard
706 ft · 15 sec · Herflicker Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2501 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Dover Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dover Road
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Turn slight right onto CR 530: Manchester
7.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Lakehurst Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Lakehurst Road
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Continue on Juliustown Road
1623 ft · 50 sec · Juliustown Road
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Turn left onto Pemberton – Browns Mills Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Pemberton – Browns Mills Road
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Turn left onto Pemberton Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Pemberton Bypass
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Continue on West Hampton Street
3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street
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Continue on South Pemberton Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Pemberton Road
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue on State Route 38
7.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 38
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Turn right onto Hartford Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Hartford Road
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Turn right onto Fairview Boulevard
1663 ft · 48 sec · Fairview Boulevard
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Continue on Fairview Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Fairview Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairview Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Riverside.
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.
CR 530
Turn slight right onto CR 530: Manchester
7.94 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Toms River and Rain Showers Likely near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Riverside?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Browns Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Toms River and 22.9 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Toms River and Rain Showers Likely near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Browns Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Burlington Township - Burlington Township Municipal Building
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Browns Mills.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Atco, New Jersey
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 40.57 mi (65.29 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 7,864 |
| Coordinates | 40.0323300, -74.9573900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-74.95739, 40.03233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
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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