Newark, New Jersey to Toms River: Road Trip Guide & Distance

54.1 miles 87 km · straight line
70.3 miles estimated 113.1 km · driving distance
1h 25min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
181° S bearing direction

How far is Newark, New Jersey from Toms River?

The distance from Newark, New Jersey to Toms River is 54.1 miles (87 km) as the crow flies. Toms River is located S of Newark, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 70.3 miles, taking about 1h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

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 Newark, New Jersey 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 Newark, New Jersey to Toms River

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 25min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 42min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Newark, New Jersey & Toms River

Quick Facts

Newark, New Jersey
40.74°N, 74.17°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 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 460.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients