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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.75 mi
01h 13m
Flight
40.57 mi
65.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.57 mi
Kilometers
65.29 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.75 mi
Kilometers
73.62 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 AM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-19T00:30
Arrive Riverside
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Browns Mills
NJ

Census designated place

From Toms River
22.8 mi
00h 36m
To Riverside
22.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    589 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    627 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Irons Street

    118 m · 11 sec · Irons Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Herflicker Boulevard

    706 ft · 15 sec · Herflicker Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2501 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dover Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto CR 530: Manchester

    7.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lakehurst Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Lakehurst Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Juliustown Road

    1623 ft · 50 sec · Juliustown Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pemberton – Browns Mills Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Pemberton – Browns Mills Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pemberton Bypass

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Pemberton Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on West Hampton Street

    3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Pemberton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Pemberton Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 38

    7.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 38

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hartford Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hartford Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fairview Boulevard

    1663 ft · 48 sec · Fairview Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Fairview Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Fairview Street

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CR 530
7.94 mi · 17%
State Route 38
7.34 mi · 16%
Lakehurst Road
5.46 mi · 12%
Hartford Road
4.53 mi · 10%
Pemberton – Browns Mills Road
3.66 mi · 8%
Dover Road
3.27 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Browns Mills
00h 36m from Toms River
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Browns Mills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Burlington Township - Burlington Township Municipal Building
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Burlington Township - Burlington Township Municipal Building

Browns Mills
851 Old York Rd, Burlington Township, NJ 08060
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Browns Mills.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

34 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

38 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 40.57 mi (65.29 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

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

#2 Riverside

Township of New Jersey

Population7,864
Coordinates40.0323300, -74.9573900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Riverside (-74.95739, 40.03233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.16
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Riverside. The current time is 00:30:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.