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

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Saddle River, NJ is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
88.66 mi
01h 56m
Flight
74.66 mi
120.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.66 mi
Kilometers
120.15 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.66 mi
Kilometers
142.68 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saddle River
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Saddle River
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Toms River
44.4 mi
00h 58m
To Saddle River
44.3 mi
00h 58m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    2735 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Saddle River

    1001 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Sheridan Avenue

    1588 ft · 36 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Saddle River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Saddle River Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Allendale Road

    14 m · 1 sec · East Allendale Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allendale Road

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
80.2 mi · 90%
NJ 17 North
5.67 mi · 6%
West Saddle River Road
1.17 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
US 9 Toll North
0.48 mi · 1%
Sheridan Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

58.8 mi · 01h 17m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 58m from Toms River
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Saddle River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Toms River and 44.3 miles from Saddle River.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.79 one way or $25.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Saddle River. Straight-line distance: 74.66 mi (120.15 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Saddle River

#2 Saddle River

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population3,155
Coordinates41.0317600, -74.1020900
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Saddle River (-74.10209, 41.03176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.84 L · about $12.79
Round trip
$25.58
6.26 gal · 23.68 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.79 $25.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.39 $28.79
Premium $4.95 $15.51 $31.01
Diesel $5.98 $18.72 $37.43

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 Saddle River. The current time is 02:14:10.

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.