Road Trips from Toms River, NJ
Heading out from Toms River? You've got options that lean toward shorter, primarily highway drives, mostly under two hours. Many of these routes put you within reach of several national parks, offering a good mix for day trips. The terrain is generally flat, making for straightforward driving. If you're looking for a quick escape with some nature stops, Toms River is a solid starting point.
Total Routes
13
Shortest
1.4h
With Parks Nearby
13
Under 2 hours
9 total in this range
Long Hill, NJ
1h 33m66.4 mi one way
This 1.6-hour drive is one of the closest options at 66.4 miles. It's a mostly highway route with a good drive score of 8, and you'll be near Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park, similar to other northern destinations.
Raritan, NJ
1h 24m63.4 mi one way
At 63.4 miles and 1.4 hours, this is the shortest drive. Like many other options, it's a mostly highway route with a drive score of 7. Parks like Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park are accessible.
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
1h 56m88 mi one way
This 88-mile trip takes about 1.9 hours. It offers access to Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, a unique option not available on the closest routes. The drive score is 7, and terrain is mostly flat.
Old Tappan, NJ
1h 57m88.3 mi one way
Covering 88.3 miles and taking 2 hours, this drive has a score of 7. It provides access to Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area, similar to other northern New Jersey destinations.
Upper Saddle River, NJ
1h 58m91.9 mi one way
This 91.9-mile drive will take you about 2 hours with a drive score of 7. You'll have access to Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park, making it comparable to other northern NJ options.
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Stillwater, NJ
2h 28m105.8 mi one way
For a slightly longer drive, this 105.8-mile route takes 2.5 hours with a drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, and it offers proximity to Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a more significant natural area than parks closer to Toms River.
Delaware, NJ
2h 17m102.3 mi one way
This 102.3-mile drive takes 2.3 hours and has a drive score of 8. You'll be near the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, offering a different natural landscape than the historical parks closer to home.
Allamuchy, NJ
2h 4m92.3 mi one way
At 92.3 miles and 2.1 hours, this route has a drive score of 7 and gently rolling terrain. It's a good option for accessing both Morristown National Historical Park and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Phillipsburg, NJ
2h 3m96.5 mi one way
This 96.5-mile drive takes 2.1 hours and has a drive score of 7. It provides access to Gateway National Recreation Area, similar to some other longer drives, on mostly flat terrain.
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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
Allamuchy, NJ
2h 4m92.3 mi one way
Long Hill, NJ
1h 33m66.4 mi one way
Delaware, NJ
2h 17m102.3 mi one way
Allamuchy, NJ
2h 4m92.3 mi one way
Raritan, NJ
1h 24m63.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions on these mostly flat routes, with parks like Morristown National Historical Park coming to life.
Summer
Summer is ideal for exploring parks such as Gateway National Recreation Area and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area on these accessible drives.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain on some routes, like the one to Stillwater, would be particularly scenic during the fall.
Winter
Winter drives are straightforward on these mostly highway routes, though park accessibility may vary.
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