How far is West Orange, NJ from Toms River, NJ?

The driving distance from West Orange, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
71.6 mi
01h 10m
Flight
58.42 mi
94.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.42 mi
Kilometers
94.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.6 mi
Kilometers
115.23 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Tue, May 5, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in West Orange
Tue, May 5, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Orange
2026-05-04T23:15
Arrive Toms River
Tue, May 5, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Orange
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
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From West Orange
34.9 mi
00h 35m
To Toms River
36.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Orange and Toms River.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairmount Terrace

    24 m · 9 sec · Fairmount Terrace

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    2616 ft · 58 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    2268 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Park Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Oraton Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Oraton Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

    1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue

    1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Oraton Parkway

    669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway

    1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    882 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    42.9 mi · 50 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 West Orange 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
57 mi · 80%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 9%
Washington Street
1.15 mi · 2%
North Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 1%
Park Avenue
0.99 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

42.9 mi · 00h 50m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
58.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 35m from West Orange
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Orange 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 West Orange to Toms River?

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from West Orange and 36.7 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Orange and Sunny near Toms River.

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Orange and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 58.42 mi (94.02 km).

West Orange

#1 West Orange

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population47,473
Coordinates40.7987100, -74.2390400
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairmount Terrace (-74.239041, 40.798506)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.56 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.06 gal · 19.12 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.64 $23.27
Premium $4.95 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $5.98 $15.13 $30.26

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between West Orange and Toms River. The current time is 23:15:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.