How far is Ventnor City, NJ from Toms River, NJ?

The driving distance from Ventnor City, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.59 mi
00h 56m
Flight
44.91 mi
72.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.91 mi
Kilometers
72.28 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.59 mi
Kilometers
86.24 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Ventnor City
Thu, Apr 16, 3:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ventnor City
2026-04-16T02:03
Arrive Toms River
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ventnor City
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
Bass River
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Ventnor City
27.2 mi
00h 28m
To Toms River
26.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ventnor City and Toms River.

  1. 1

    Start on Dorset Avenue

    16 m · 10 sec · Dorset Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ventnor Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ventnor Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Jerome Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Jerome Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Downbeach Express

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Downbeach Express

  5. 5

    Continue on Margate Boulevard

    2864 ft · 48 sec · Margate Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on East Mill Road

    2723 ft · 48 sec · East Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Tilton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fire Road

    2118 ft · 55 sec · Fire Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1036 ft · 20 sec · Black Horse Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    946 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    28.2 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River

    913 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Lakehurst Road

    143 m · 9 sec · Lakehurst Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Water Street

    972 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Irons Street

    662 ft · 30 sec · Irons Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Irons Street

    82 m · 16 sec · Irons Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ventnor City and Toms 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
45.3 mi · 85%
Tilton Road
2.09 mi · 4%
Downbeach Express
1.84 mi · 3%
Ventnor Avenue
1.65 mi · 3%
North Jerome Avenue
0.83 mi · 2%
Margate Boulevard
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

28.2 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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bass River
00h 28m from Ventnor City
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ventnor City and Mostly Sunny near Toms River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ventnor City to Toms River?

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Bass River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Ventnor City and 26.5 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bass River

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

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

OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

19 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Absecon

19 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

26 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

31 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ventnor City and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 44.91 mi (72.28 km).

Ventnor City

#1 Ventnor City

City in New Jersey

Population9,895
Coordinates39.3403900, -74.4773700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Dorset Avenue (-74.477302, 39.340423)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.95 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.98 $11.30 $22.60

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 Ventnor City and Toms River. The current time is 02:03:54.

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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.