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

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Westfield, NJ is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
58.37 mi
01h 18m
Flight
49.36 mi
79.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.36 mi
Kilometers
79.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.37 mi
Kilometers
93.93 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westfield
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 PM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Thu, Apr 16, 3:25 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 Westfield
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
29.2 mi
00h 39m
To Westfield
29.2 mi
00h 39m

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
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.8 mi · 40 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Clark, Westfield

    781 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway

    596 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street

    1726 ft · 1 min · East Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1408 ft · 1 min · Harrison Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Maple Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
53.3 mi · 91%
Central Avenue
2.91 mi · 5%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
US 9 Toll North
0.48 mi · 1%
East Broad Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Harrison Avenue
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

31.8 mi · 00h 40m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincroft
00h 39m from Toms River
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Westfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 29.2 miles from Toms River and 29.2 miles from Westfield.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

RAIL

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 Westfield. Straight-line distance: 49.36 mi (79.44 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

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

#2 Westfield

Town in Union County, New Jersey

Population29,238
Coordinates40.6589900, -74.3473700
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Westfield (-74.34737, 40.65899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.83
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.42 $16.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.47 $18.95
Premium $4.95 $10.21 $20.41
Diesel $5.98 $12.32 $24.64

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 Westfield. The current time is 12:49:21.

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.