Origin
Bordentown, NJ
Morning in Bordentown on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bordentown, NJ to Toms River, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bordentown, NJ
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Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
Bordentown, NJ to Toms River, NJ is 39.5 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Central Jersey Expressway, Lakewood Road, and Whitesville Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, making it a convenient option for a quick excursion. The drive offers a mixed experience, not solely highway but also incorporating local roads. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is perfect for a spontaneous drive or a focused journey without needing an overnight stay. Consider this a straightforward connection between two points in the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 15.5 mi | 17m |
| Lakewood Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Whitesville Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| East Veterans Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Robbinsville Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Burlington Pike | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Cox Cro Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 15.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bordentown, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on CR 545
27 ft
·
6 sec
·
Farnsworth Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto CR 528
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosswicks Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto US 130; US 206
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Burlington Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington Pike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Continue on US 130
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robbinsville Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 195
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21
Toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward CR 527 South: Jackson
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto CR 527
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Cedar Swamp Road
11
Continue on CR 527; CR 528
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Veterans Highway
12
Turn right onto CR 527
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Whitesville Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cox Cro Road
14
Turn right onto US 9
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lakewood Road
15
Continue on NJ 166
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakewood Road
16
Continue on NJ 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left
78 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Bordentown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 528 / Crosswicks Street
Turn sharp right onto CR 528 / Crosswicks Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 130 / Burlington Pike
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130 / Burlington Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike
8
21.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
8
22 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 527 South: Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward CR 527 South: Jackson
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.55 one way
$13.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Toms River, NJ
Morning in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Lakewood, NJ
20 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 39% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on the Central Jersey Expressway, which is likely to be your fastest segment, followed by transitions to roads like Lakewood Road and Whitesville Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.5 miles on the Central Jersey Expressway, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. As you move from the expressway to the other named roads, expect the driving character to shift, potentially becoming more suburban or local in feel. It's a blend of efficient travel and more community-oriented roadways.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 528 / Crosswicks Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 39.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 528 / Crosswicks Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 130 / Burlington Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bordentown, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward New Jersey Turnpike, Cr 526, Cr 527: Siloam, Jackson and Cr 527 South: Jackson.
New Jersey Turnpike
5.8 mi in
|
~9m
Cr 526
21.8 mi in
|
~28m
Cr 527: Siloam
21.8 mi in
|
~28m
Jackson
21.8 mi in
|
~28m
Cr 527 South: Jackson
22 mi in
|
~28m
About the Cities
Arriving in Toms River, NJ
Full guide →Toms River is the county seat of Ocean County, New Jersey. It is a few miles west of the beaches of the Jersey Shore Region, midway between New York and Philadelphia and a short distance from Atlantic City. Toms River is easy to get to by car as the Garden State Parkway bisects the town, and it is served by express bus service to and from New York City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Toms River, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 528 / Crosswicks Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 130 / Burlington Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Toms River, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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