How far is Toms River, NJ from Roselle Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Roselle Park, NJ is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
59.07 mi
01h 16m
Flight
49.24 mi
79.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.24 mi
Kilometers
79.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.07 mi
Kilometers
95.07 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roselle Park
Thu, Apr 16, 2:05 PM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Thu, Apr 16, 3:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Roselle Park
Thu, Apr 16, 2:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Lincroft
NJ

Census designated place

From Toms River
29.6 mi
00h 38m
To Roselle Park
29.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Roselle Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Roselle Park.

  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

    34.6 mi · 44 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 28: Elizabeth, Cranford

    1645 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Avenue East

    625 ft · 22 sec · North Avenue East

  10. 10

    Continue on Westfield Avenue West

    1 mi · 2 min · Westfield Avenue West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    915 ft · 29 sec · Chestnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Grant Avenue

    90 m · 19 sec · East Grant Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    38 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    66 m · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
56 mi · 95%
Westfield Avenue West
1.03 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
US 9 Toll North
0.48 mi · 1%
NJ 28
0.31 mi · 1%
Chestnut Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

34.6 mi · 00h 44m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincroft
00h 38m from Toms River
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Toms River and Partly Sunny near Roselle Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Roselle Park?

The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Toms River and 29.5 miles from Roselle Park.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Toms River and Partly Sunny near Roselle Park.

Stop Ideas Near Lincroft

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

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

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Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

42 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Roselle Park. Straight-line distance: 49.24 mi (79.24 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Roselle Park

#2 Roselle Park

Borough in Union County, New Jersey

Population13,510
Coordinates40.6645500, -74.2643100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Roselle Park (-74.26431, 40.66455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $8.50
Round trip
$17.00
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.50 $17.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.95 $10.30 $20.61
Diesel $5.98 $12.44 $24.88

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Roselle Park. The current time is 12:49:49.

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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.