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Trip from Byram, 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 38m

Distance

65.9 mi

106 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Byram, NJ, NJ

Byram, NJ

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township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Toms River, NJ

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Byram, NJ, to Toms River, NJ? This straightforward drive covers 65.9 miles and should take you about 1 hour and 38 minutes. It's an easy one-day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays. The route utilizes main roads like the Central Jersey Expressway, River Road, and Daniel Bray Highway, with about 32% of the drive on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $11, it's a budget-friendly option for exploring within the Northeast region. This drive offers a practical way to get from point A to point B without significant detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

33 miles from Byram, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Central Jersey Expressway 20.9 mi 24m
River Road 18 mi 28m
Daniel Bray Highway 6.4 mi 11m
Lakewood Road 4.8 mi 7m
Whitesville Road 4.3 mi 7m
East Veterans Highway 3.8 mi 5m
North Main Street 3.3 mi 5m
Cedar Swamp Road 2.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Central Jersey Expressway — 20.9 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Byram, NJ and Toms River, NJ.

1

Start on NJ 29

0.4 mi · 42 sec · River Drive
2

Continue on NJ 29

4.6 mi · 8 min · Daniel Bray Highway
3

Continue on NJ 29

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
4

Continue on NJ 29

1.8 mi · 3 min · Daniel Bray Highway
5

Continue on NJ 29

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
6

Continue on NJ 29

18 mi · 28 min · River Road
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
7

Continue on I 195

21 mi · 24 min · Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight 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

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 1 hour and 38 minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Leaving in the mid-morning can help you avoid the worst of any local rush hour traffic. Since there are no specific stops recommended, you can easily break up the 65.9 miles as needed, perhaps for a quick stretch or to refuel if your tank is low, keeping the $11 fuel cost in mind. A practical tip for this route: pay attention to the transitions between the Central Jersey Expressway and the more local roads like River Road, as speed limits and traffic patterns will change.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33 miles from Byram, NJ, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 14 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33 miles or 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toms River, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Byram, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Byram, NJ

This is one driving day of about 65.9 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Byram, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Central Jersey Expressway for about 20.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Trenton, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Trenton, NJ

33 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

Yardley, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Windsor, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33 miles from Byram, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Fiore Rosso Restaurant & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $30 to $50 mile 61.2

Toms River, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9 pm

+17322553323

Visit website

Peddler's Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 9.4

Lahaska, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12157944000

Visit website

BORO Restaurant | Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 14.1

Pennington, New Jersey

Hours: 9:30 am–9 pm

+16097304100

Visit website

Giggleberry Fair and Painted Pony Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 9.4

New Hope, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12157944047

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 33

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 33

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 33

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 51.8

Jackson Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18882642208

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 42.4

Clarksburg, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 33

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 42.4

Jackson Township, New Jersey

+18882642208

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 33

Trenton, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Delaware Canal State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 9.4

New Hope, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

The Bucks County Children's Museum - Advance Ticketing Recommended

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 9.4

New Hope, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12156931290

Visit website

Washington Crossing State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 14.1

Titusville, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+16097370623

Visit website

New Hope Visitors Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 9.4

New Hope, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+12158623347

Visit website

Bowman’s Hill Tower

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 9.4

New Hope, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12154934076

Visit website

Howell Living History Farm

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 14.1

Lambertville, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16097373299

Visit website

Central Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 23.5

Lawrence Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16098447067

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 48.2 and 65.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
48.2 mi into trip | ~1h 9m 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
48.4 mi into trip | ~1h 9m 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
6
55.1 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | CR 527 / Whitesville Road

Turn right onto CR 527 / Whitesville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
59.4 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | CR 622 / Cox Cro Road

Turn left onto CR 622 / Cox Cro Road

Navigation decision point

4
65.9 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.93 one way

$21.85 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.97 $23.93
premium $4.93 $12.78 $25.56
diesel $5.61 $14.55 $29.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.8 0 $6.92 $3.16
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64
EV Truck/SUV 26.4 0 $9.23 $4.22

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Byram, NJ

Morning in Byram on Sunday

Local time

10:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Toms River, NJ

Morning in Toms River on Sunday

Local time

10:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

27 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 38m 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 route offers a mixed driving experience, moving away from pure interstate travel. You'll encounter stretches on the Central Jersey Expressway, which is part of the 32% highway share, including one uninterrupted segment of 20.9 miles. As you transition to roads like River Road and Daniel Bray Highway, expect a shift in character, likely involving more local traffic and varied speed limits. The profile suggests a drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding, blending quicker highway sections with more community-oriented roadways.

32% 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: 20.9 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 48.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.9 miles you will encounter 6 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 48.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.1 miles (CR 527 / Whitesville Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Byram, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 526, Cr 527: Siloam, Jackson and Cr 527 South: Jackson.

Cr 526

48.2 mi in | ~1h 9m

Cr 527: Siloam

48.2 mi in | ~1h 9m

Jackson

48.2 mi in | ~1h 9m

Cr 527 South: Jackson

48.4 mi in | ~1h 9m

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 38m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

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 20.9 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 48.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.1 miles (CR 527 / Whitesville Road): Lane positioning matters here.

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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