How far is Washington, NJ from Toms River, NJ?
The driving distance from Washington, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Toms River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Toms River.
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Start on Washington Turnpike
1.4 mi · 5 min · Washington Turnpike
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Continue on Godfrey Bridge Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Godfrey Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Green Bank Chatsworth Road
1 km · 57 sec · Green Bank Chatsworth Road
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Keep slight left to continue on County Road 679
3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 679
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Continue on Chatsworth Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Chatsworth Road
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Continue on North Maple Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Maple Avenue
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Turn left
1.3 km · 59 sec
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Turn left onto East Greenbush Road
2815 ft · 1 min · East Greenbush Road
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
838 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
28.2 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
913 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Lakehurst Road
143 m · 9 sec · Lakehurst Road
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Continue on West Water Street
972 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street
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Turn left onto Irons Street
662 ft · 30 sec · Irons Street
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Continue on Irons Street
82 m · 16 sec · Irons Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington and Toms River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Washington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Toms River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Toms River?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 21.6 miles from Washington and 21.1 miles from Toms River.
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 15.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Washington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Toms River.
Stop Ideas Near Manahawkin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manahawkin.
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 27.38 mi (44.07 km).
#1 Washington
Borough in Warren County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 6,459 |
| Coordinates | 39.6840100, -74.5759900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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