Stamford, Connecticut to Toms River: Road Trip Guide & Distance

83.5 miles 134.4 km · straight line
104.4 miles estimated 168 km · driving distance
2h 6min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
205° SSW bearing direction

How far is Stamford, Connecticut from Toms River?

The distance from Stamford, Connecticut to Toms River is 83.5 miles (134.4 km) as the crow flies. Toms River is located SSW of Stamford, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 104.4 miles, taking about 2h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Stamford, Connecticut in Connecticut 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Stamford, Connecticut 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 Stamford, Connecticut to Toms River

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 6min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 31min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 0min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Stamford, Connecticut & Toms River

Quick Facts

Stamford, Connecticut
41.05°N, 73.54°W
America/New_York
7m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 298.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients