South Toms River, NJ Road Trips
South Toms River, NJ serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 32 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from South Toms River, NJ head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
75.9 mi
Passaic, NJ
Quickest Drive
16m
Brick, NJ
Plan Around South Toms River, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if South Toms River, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From South Toms River, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from South Toms River, NJ
Driving from South Toms River, NJ
On average, trips departing from South Toms River, NJ run 32 miles with a drive time of roughly 43m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 51 miles (1h 7m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from South Toms River, NJ include Edison, NJ (51.4 mi, 1h 7m) and Lakewood, NJ (11.7 mi, 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 32-mile trip from South Toms River, NJ, budget about $5 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving South Toms River, NJ and 4 routes heading into South Toms River, NJ, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 51 miles.
The longest mapped route from South Toms River, NJ covers 51 miles and takes approximately 1h 7m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from South Toms River, NJ runs about 32 miles with a drive time of roughly 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 32-mile trip from South Toms River, NJ costs roughly $5 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from South Toms River, NJ include Edison, NJ and Lakewood, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
South Toms River, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,701
Median Income
$101,466
Median Home Value
$269,200
Median Age
33.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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