Road Trips from Toms River, NJ
Looking for a quick escape from Toms River? You've got options that are mostly highway, keeping drive times under two hours and the terrain generally flat. Several destinations put you within reach of national parks like Morristown or Thomas Edison, making for easy day trips. If you're up for a slightly longer drive, Stillwater offers a bit more rolling terrain and proximity to the Delaware Water Gap.
Total Routes
34
Shortest
0.6h
With Parks Nearby
29
Under 2 hours
30 total in this range
Long Hill, NJ
1h 33m66.4 mi one way
This is one of your closest options to Long Hill, at just 1.6 hours. It offers a good drive score of 8 and easy access to Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, and Gateway National Recreation Area, all on mostly flat terrain.
Hillsborough, NJ
1h 26m61.8 mi one way
Raritan, NJ
1h 24m63.4 mi one way
At 1.4 hours, this is the quickest route to Raritan. Like other nearby options, it's mostly highway with flat terrain. You'll also be close to Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, and Gateway National Recreation Area.
East Hanover, NJ
1h 42m77.9 mi one way
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
1h 56m88 mi one way
This 1.9-hour drive to Ho-Ho-Kus is a bit longer than some, but still manageable. It's mostly highway with flat terrain and provides access to Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, and Morristown National Historical Park.
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Stillwater, NJ
2h 28m105.8 mi one way
For a bit more varied scenery, Stillwater offers gently rolling terrain on this 2.5-hour drive. It boasts the highest drive score of 9 among the options and puts you near the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Morristown National Historical Park, and Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
Delaware, NJ
2h 17m102.3 mi one way
This 2.3-hour drive to Delaware offers a good balance with a drive score of 8 and proximity to Morristown National Historical Park, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. The terrain is mostly flat.
Allamuchy, NJ
2h 4m92.3 mi one way
Allamuchy is a 2.1-hour drive away, featuring gently rolling terrain. This route provides access to Morristown National Historical Park, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
Phillipsburg, NJ
2h 3m96.5 mi one way
This 2.1-hour trip to Phillipsburg is a mostly highway drive with flat terrain. You'll have access to Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, and Gateway National Recreation Area.
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Stillwater, NJ
2h 28m105.8 mi one way
Long Hill, NJ
1h 33m66.4 mi one way
Delaware, NJ
2h 17m102.3 mi one way
Hillsborough, NJ
1h 26m61.8 mi one way
Long Hill, NJ
1h 33m66.4 mi one way
Delaware, NJ
2h 17m102.3 mi one way
Hillsborough, NJ
1h 26m61.8 mi one way
Allamuchy, NJ
2h 4m92.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions with mostly flat terrain. Parks like Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park are accessible for day trips.
Summer
Summer is ideal for exploring the national parks near your destinations. The mostly highway routes make for straightforward travel to areas like Gateway National Recreation Area.
Fall
Enjoy the fall colors with drives through gently rolling terrain towards places like the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Park visits remain a strong option.
Winter
Winter drives are feasible on the mostly highway routes. While park activities might be limited, the accessibility to areas with historical parks remains.
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