New York to Toms River: Road Trip Guide & Distance

53.4 miles 86 km · straight line
73.6 miles actual route 118.5 km · driving distance
1h 39min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
191° S bearing direction

How far is New York from Toms River?

The distance from New York to Toms River is 53.4 miles (86 km) as the crow flies. Toms River is located S of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 73.6 miles, taking about 1h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York and Toms River in New Jersey.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for New York and Toms River. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from New York to Toms River

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 39min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 59min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between New York & Toms River

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m 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 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 466 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM