Origin
Burlington, NJ
Morning in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, 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
1h 7m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, NJ
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Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Burlington to Toms River, you are looking at a manageable 41-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend around $7 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable regional connection within New Jersey. The drive flows through the Northeast, transitioning from the Burlington area toward the coastal environment of Toms River. Because the duration is quite short, this drive offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to easily complete the trip in a single afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CR 530 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Lakehurst Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Woodlane Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Dover Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| North Pemberton Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Pointville Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Juliustown Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
CR 530
— 7.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on US 130; CR 543
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Burlington Pike
2
Take the exit
474 ft
·
20 sec
3
Turn left
47 ft
·
6 sec
4
Turn left
84 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn slight right onto US 130; CR 543
312 ft
·
10 sec
·
Burlington Pike
6
Take the exit
233 ft
·
6 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn straight onto CR 632
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Mott Avenue
8
Continue on CR 632
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Morris Avenue
9
At end of road, turn right onto CR 541
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
High Street
10
Continue on CR 541
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Holly Road
11
Continue on CR 541
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
411 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CR 630 East: Woodland Road, All Turns
13
Keep slight left at fork
174 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CR 630 East: Pemberton
14
Turn left onto CR 630
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Woodlane Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on CR 630
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pemberton Road
16
Continue on CR 630
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Pointville Road
17
Turn right onto CR 669
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Juliustown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on CR 530
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Lakehurst Road
Use the straight lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
20
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
CR 530; CR 539
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto CR 530
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on CR 530
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dover Road
23
Turn left onto CR 530
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
24
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 166
336 ft
·
7 sec
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
25
Continue on NJ 166
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
26
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Burlington, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 541 / High Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 541 / High Street
Navigation decision point
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 630 East: Pemberton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CR 630 East: Pemberton
6
29 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
CR 530; CR 539
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 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 | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
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
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
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
14 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
1h 7m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 41-mile path, which relies on a combination of local roads and highways. You will spend roughly 32 percent of your time on highways, balancing faster transit with more localized traffic. The route primarily utilizes CR 530, Lakehurst Road, and NJ 70 to bridge the two locations. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.9 miles while traveling along CR 530, which provides a bit of steady momentum before the road character shifts. Overall, the drive feels like a standard regional commute that transitions from the local grid onto more significant state thoroughfares.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on CR 530.
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 around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (CR 541 / High Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
160 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
119 ft
Total Descent
155 ft
Highest Point
160 ft
~29.3 mi in
Elevation Range
139 ft
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 Burlington, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward All Turns and Cr 630 East: Pemberton.
All Turns
5.6 mi in
|
~8m
Cr 630 East: Pemberton
5.6 mi in
|
~8m
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 1h 7m. Total distance: 41 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on CR 530. 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: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (CR 541 / High Street): Navigation decision point.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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