Fayetteville, North Carolina to Toms River: Road Trip Guide & Distance

424.7 miles 683.5 km · straight line
509.6 miles estimated 820.2 km · driving distance
10h 15min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, North Carolina from Toms River?

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Toms River is 424.7 miles (683.5 km) as the crow flies. Toms River is located NE of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 509.6 miles, taking about 10h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Toms River in New Jersey.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fayetteville, North Carolina and Toms River. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Toms River

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 15min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 18min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 44min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & Toms River

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
Toms River
39.95°N, 74.20°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients