How far is Wildwood Crest, NJ from Toms River, NJ?

The driving distance from Wildwood Crest, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
82.19 mi
01h 21m
Flight
75.66 mi
121.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.66 mi
Kilometers
121.76 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.19 mi
Kilometers
132.28 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Sat, Apr 18, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Wildwood Crest
Sat, Apr 18, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wildwood Crest
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive Toms River
Sat, Apr 18, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wildwood Crest
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
Absecon
NJ

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

From Wildwood Crest
41.1 mi
00h 40m
To Toms River
41.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood Crest and Toms River.

  1. 1

    Start on East Rosemary Road

    733 ft · 34 sec · East Rosemary Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Jersey Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · New Jersey Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rio Grande Avenue

    2642 ft · 51 sec · Rio Grande Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Wildwood Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Wildwood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    2408 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    33.8 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    28.2 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River

    913 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Lakehurst Road

    143 m · 10 sec · Lakehurst Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Water Street

    972 ft · 26 sec · West Water Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Irons Street

    662 ft · 30 sec · Irons Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Irons Street

    82 m · 16 sec · Irons Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wildwood Crest 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
77.6 mi · 94%
Wildwood Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3%
New Jersey Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Rio Grande Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Lakehurst Road
0.26 mi
GSP Toll North
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

33.8 mi · 00h 39m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Absecon
00h 40m from Wildwood Crest
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wildwood Crest and Partly Sunny near Toms River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wildwood Crest to Toms River?

The road trip is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Absecon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Wildwood Crest and 41.1 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wildwood Crest and Partly Sunny near Toms River.

Stop Ideas Near Absecon

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

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

OTHER

Absecon

1 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

9 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

17 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

35 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wildwood Crest and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 75.66 mi (121.76 km).

Wildwood Crest

#1 Wildwood Crest

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population3,033
Coordinates38.9748400, -74.8335000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Rosemary Road (-74.83345, 38.974877)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.98 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.70
5.8 gal · 21.96 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.85 $23.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.34 $26.67
Premium $4.95 $14.37 $28.73
Diesel $5.98 $17.34 $34.68

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Wildwood Crest and Toms River. The current time is 00:26:11.

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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.