How far is Woodcliff Lake, NJ from Toms River, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodcliff Lake, NJ to Toms River, NJ is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.52 mi
01h 32m
Flight
74.23 mi
119.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.23 mi
Kilometers
119.46 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.52 mi
Kilometers
145.67 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toms River
Sun, Apr 19, 7:42 AM EDT
Return by in Woodcliff Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodcliff Lake
2026-04-19T06:09
Arrive Toms River
Sun, Apr 19, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodcliff Lake
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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Woodcliff Lake
44.3 mi
00h 46m
To Toms River
46.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodcliff Lake and Toms River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodcliff Lake and Toms River.

  1. 1

    Start on Werimus Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Werimus Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Werimus Road

    2586 ft · 54 sec · Werimus Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Van Emburgh Avenue

    2541 ft · 57 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    580 ft · 19 sec · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South

    1159 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    34.2 mi · 46 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    42.9 mi · 50 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

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

    1122 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Route 37 West

    1774 ft · 33 sec · Route 37 West

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodcliff Lake 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
78.9 mi · 87%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 7%
Werimus Road
1.39 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Van Emburgh Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Route 37 West
0.34 mi
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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 46m from Woodcliff Lake
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Woodcliff Lake and 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 Woodcliff Lake to Toms River?

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Woodcliff Lake and 46.2 miles from Toms River.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Woodcliff Lake and Chance Rain Showers near Toms River.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

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Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
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New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodcliff Lake and Toms River. Straight-line distance: 74.23 mi (119.46 km).

Woodcliff Lake

#1 Woodcliff Lake

Borough in New Jersey

Population5,835
Coordinates41.0234300, -74.0665300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Toms River

#2 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Werimus Road (-74.066596, 41.023436)
End: (-74.197952, 39.953845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.09 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.07
6.38 gal · 24.18 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.03 $26.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.67 $29.34
Premium $4.95 $15.80 $31.61
Diesel $5.98 $19.08 $38.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodcliff Lake and Toms River. The current time is 06:09:55.

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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.