How far is Toms River, NJ from Salem, NJ?
The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Salem, NJ is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Salem.
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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
12 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle
135 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
141 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
10.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Palmyra, Tacony Bridge
1247 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
60 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP
1422 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJTP South: Delaware
1175 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
31.6 mi · 36 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left
1193 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1760 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Merge slight left
1131 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 49 East: Pennsville, Salem
783 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on North Broadway
5.4 mi · 7 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Broadway Road
1595 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Road
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Continue on South Broadway
2.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Front Street
1040 ft · 20 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway
2860 ft · 39 sec · West Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Salem.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
31.6 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Salem?
The road trip is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Ramblewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Toms River and 44.6 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Ramblewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ramblewood.
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Pennsauken, NJ
Lindenwold
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Salem. Straight-line distance: 72.39 mi (116.5 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
City in Salem County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 4,713 |
| Coordinates | 39.5717800, -75.4671400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-75.46714, 39.57178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.56 | $31.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.78 | $37.55 |
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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