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

The driving distance from Voorhees, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
52.43 mi
01h 06m
Flight
39.43 mi
63.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.43 mi
Kilometers
63.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.43 mi
Kilometers
84.37 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Sat, May 30, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Voorhees
Sat, May 30, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Voorhees
2026-05-30T03:11
Arrive Toms River
Sat, May 30, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Voorhees
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
Colts Neck
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Voorhees
25.5 mi
00h 33m
To Toms River
27 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Somerset Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Somerset Street

  2. 2

    Continue on French Street

    1 mi · 2 min · French Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Albany Street

    1516 ft · 39 sec · Albany Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Burnet Street

    2745 ft · 53 sec · Burnet Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South

    724 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    889 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway

    1500 ft · 23 sec · Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 18

    22 mi · 29 min · State Route 18

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant

    1568 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    14.9 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park

    1122 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Route 37 West

    1774 ft · 33 sec · Route 37 West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 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 Voorhees 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 18
22 mi · 42%
Garden State Parkway
14.9 mi · 28%
NJ 34 South
5.41 mi · 10%
Somerset Street
1.2 mi · 2%
French Street
1.04 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 18

Continue on State Route 18

22 mi · 00h 29m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colts Neck
00h 33m from Voorhees
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Voorhees and Sunny near Toms River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Colts Neck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Voorhees and 27 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colts Neck

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

34 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

38 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

46 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Voorhees and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 39.43 mi (63.46 km).

Voorhees

#1 Voorhees

Township in Camden County, New Jersey

Population29,107
Coordinates40.4812200, -74.4832100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset Street (-74.483104, 40.481143)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.12
3.7 gal · 14 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.56 $15.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.51 $17.02
Premium $4.95 $9.16 $18.33
Diesel $5.98 $11.06 $22.13

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Voorhees and Toms River. The current time is 03:11:00.

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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.