How far is West Long Branch, NJ from Toms River, NJ?
The driving distance from West Long Branch, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Long Branch and Toms River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Long Branch and Toms River.
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Start on Locust Avenue
32 m · 10 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn left onto Parker Road
2327 ft · 1 min · Parker Road
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Turn right onto Monmouth Road
1890 ft · 40 sec · Monmouth Road
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP: Garden State Parkway
68 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South: Toms River
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway (Express Lanes) Southbound
23.8 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway (Express Lanes) Southbound
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
1122 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 37 West
1774 ft · 33 sec · Route 37 West
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 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 West Long Branch and Toms River.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Garden State Parkway (Express Lanes) Southbound
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway (Express Lanes) Southbound
23.8 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Long Branch and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Toms River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Long Branch to Toms River?
The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from West Long Branch and 14.7 miles from Toms River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Long Branch and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Toms River.
Stop Ideas Near Ramtown
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 Ramtown.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Long Branch and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 25.13 mi (40.45 km).
#1 West Long Branch
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey
| Population | 7,875 |
| Coordinates | 40.2903900, -74.0176400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
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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