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

The driving distance from Westfield, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
58.66 mi
01h 01m
Flight
49.36 mi
79.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.36 mi
Kilometers
79.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.66 mi
Kilometers
94.41 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Thu, Apr 16, 1:57 PM EDT
Return by in Westfield
Thu, Apr 16, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westfield
2026-04-16T12:56
Arrive Toms River
Thu, Apr 16, 1:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westfield
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
Lincroft
NJ

Census designated place

From Westfield
29.3 mi
00h 30m
To Toms River
29.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
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 Westfield and Toms River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    29 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    1408 ft · 1 min · Harrison Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street

    1726 ft · 1 min · East Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2.8 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1408 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    42.9 mi · 50 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

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

    1122 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Route 37 West

    1774 ft · 33 sec · Route 37 West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westfield 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
47.4 mi · 81%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 11%
Central Avenue
2.79 mi · 5%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Route 37 West
0.34 mi · 1%
East Broad Street
0.33 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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincroft
00h 30m from Westfield
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westfield 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 Westfield to Toms River?

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Westfield and 29.4 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincroft

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

42 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westfield and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 49.36 mi (79.44 km).

Westfield

#1 Westfield

Town in Union County, New Jersey

Population29,238
Coordinates40.6589900, -74.3473700
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-74.347126, 40.658819)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.92
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.46 $16.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.95 $10.25 $20.51
Diesel $5.98 $12.38 $24.76

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 Westfield and Toms River. The current time is 12:56:02.

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.