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

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Woodland Park, NJ is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
76.99 mi
01h 41m
Flight
64.68 mi
104.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.68 mi
Kilometers
104.09 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.99 mi
Kilometers
123.9 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:24 PM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-19T11:43
Arrive Woodland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Matawan
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Toms River
38.5 mi
00h 50m
To Woodland Park
38.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Woodland 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

    50 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Woodland Park, Little Falls

    623 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Browertown Road

    2094 ft · 1 min · Browertown Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Avenue

    661 ft · 31 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Overmount Avenue

    1712 ft · 1 min · Overmount Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pershing Place

    1127 ft · 55 sec · Pershing Place

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Alexandria Court

    110 m · 16 sec · Alexandria Court

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alexandria Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Woodland 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
71.4 mi · 93%
State Route 3
2.38 mi · 3%
NJ 3 West
0.72 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
US 9 Toll North
0.48 mi · 1%
Browertown Road
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

50 mi · 01h 05m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matawan
00h 50m from Toms River
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Toms River and Rain Showers Likely near Woodland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Matawan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Toms River and 38.5 miles from Woodland Park.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.11 one way or $22.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Toms River and Rain Showers Likely near Woodland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Matawan

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

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

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Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
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New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

35 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Woodland Park. Straight-line distance: 64.68 mi (104.09 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

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

#2 Woodland Park

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Population12,655
Coordinates40.8898200, -74.1948700
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Woodland Park (-74.19487, 40.88982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.28 L · about $11.11
Round trip
$22.23
5.44 gal · 20.56 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.11 $22.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.51 $25.02
Premium $4.95 $13.47 $26.95
Diesel $5.98 $16.27 $32.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Woodland Park. The current time is 11:43:32.

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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.