Origin
Edgewater Park, NJ
Morning in Edgewater Park on Sunday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewater Park, 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 10m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 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 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewater Park, NJ
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Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 42.9-mile drive from Edgewater Park to Toms River, New Jersey, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, it requires no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $7, making it an economical choice. The route offers a mixed driving experience, so you won't be stuck on a monotonous highway for the entire journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll be navigating familiar territory throughout this short New Jersey excursion.
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 Edgewater Park, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on Cottage Avenue
184 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cottage Avenue
2
Turn left onto Cliff Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Cliff Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 543
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Warren Street East
4
Continue on CR 543
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beverly Road
5
Turn slight left onto US 130; CR 543
378 ft
·
6 sec
·
Burlington Pike
6
Continue on US 130; CR 543
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
Take the exit
233 ft
·
6 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn straight onto CR 632
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Mott Avenue
9
Continue on CR 632
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Morris Avenue
10
At end of road, turn right onto CR 541
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
High Street
11
Continue on CR 541
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Holly Road
12
Continue on CR 541
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
411 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CR 630 East: Woodland Road, All Turns
14
Keep slight left at fork
174 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CR 630 East: Pemberton
15
Turn left onto CR 630
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Woodlane Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on CR 630
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pemberton Road
17
Continue on CR 630
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Pointville Road
18
Turn right onto CR 669
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Juliustown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on CR 530
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Lakehurst Road
Use the straight lane.
20
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
21
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
CR 530; CR 539
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto CR 530
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on CR 530
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dover Road
24
Turn left onto CR 530
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 166
336 ft
·
7 sec
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
26
Continue on NJ 166
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
27
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
28
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 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Edgewater Park, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cliff Avenue
Turn left onto Cliff Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 543 / Warren Street East
At end of road, turn left onto CR 543 / Warren Street East
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 630 East: Pemberton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CR 630 East: Pemberton
6
30.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
CR 530; CR 539
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.11 one way
$14.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
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
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 10m 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?
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with about 30% of it on highways. You'll primarily be on CR 530 and Lakehurst Road before transitioning to NJ 70. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles on CR 530, offering a brief period of consistent travel. This mixed profile means you'll experience both faster-paced sections and more local road driving as you make your way across the state.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 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?
7/10
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 Cliff Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Cliff Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 543 / Warren Street East): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edgewater Park, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward All Turns and Cr 630 East: Pemberton.
All Turns
7.5 mi in
|
~11m
Cr 630 East: Pemberton
7.6 mi in
|
~11m
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 10m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). 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: near the start (Cliff Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 543 / Warren Street East): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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