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

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Washington, NJ is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
42.18 mi
01h 05m
Flight
27.38 mi
44.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.38 mi
Kilometers
44.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.18 mi
Kilometers
67.89 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Thu, Jun 11, 8:21 AM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Thu, Jun 11, 9:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-06-11T07:16
Arrive Washington
Thu, Jun 11, 8:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Manahawkin
NJ

Census-designated place in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey

From Toms River
21.1 mi
00h 32m
To Washington
21.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
95°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 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 Washington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1600 ft · 40 sec · West Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakehurst Road

    1766 ft · 47 sec · Lakehurst Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lakehurst Road

    100 m · 7 sec · Lakehurst Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Beachwood

    531 ft · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward New Gretna

    713 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Greenbush Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Greenbush Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stage Road

    2019 ft · 55 sec · Stage Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Maple Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Maple Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chatsworth Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Chatsworth Road

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 679

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 679

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Green Bank Chatsworth Road

    1 km · 1 min · Green Bank Chatsworth Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Godfrey Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Godfrey Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Washington Turnpike

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
28.5 mi · 68%
Chatsworth Road
3.57 mi · 8%
County Road 679
3.36 mi · 8%
Godfrey Bridge Road
1.52 mi · 4%
Washington Turnpike
1.36 mi · 3%
East Greenbush Road
1.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

28.5 mi · 00h 33m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manahawkin
00h 32m from Toms River
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Toms River and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Manahawkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Toms River and 21.1 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Toms River and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Manahawkin

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

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

OTHER

Absecon

37 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

38 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

40 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

47 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Washington. Straight-line distance: 27.38 mi (44.07 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

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

#2 Washington

Borough in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Population6,459
Coordinates39.6840100, -74.5759900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Washington (-74.57599, 39.68401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.63 L · about $6.09
Round trip
$12.18
2.98 gal · 11.26 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.09 $12.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.85 $13.71
Premium $4.95 $7.38 $14.76
Diesel $5.98 $8.91 $17.82

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Washington. The current time is 07:16:13.

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.