Origin
Hainesport, NJ
Late night in Hainesport on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hainesport, 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
58m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hainesport, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Hainesport to Toms River, you are in for a quick, straightforward 39-mile journey. Clocking in at approximately 55 minutes, this trek is easily managed as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Lumberton Road, Hainesport Lumberton Road, and State Route 38 rather than relying on major interstates. With a fuel budget of about $6, it is an incredibly cost-effective way to transition across the Northeast region of New Jersey. Since the entire route is within the same state, you will find the transition between these two areas smooth and efficient for your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CR 530 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Lakehurst Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| State Route 38 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Pemberton – Browns Mills Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Dover Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Pemberton Bypass | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Pemberton Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
CR 530
— 7.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hainesport, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on CR 537
31 ft
·
9 sec
·
Marne Highway
2
Turn left onto CR 641
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lumberton Road
3
Continue on CR 641
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hainesport Lumberton Road
4
Turn left onto NJ 38
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 38
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on CR 530
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pemberton Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CR 530
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hampton Street
7
Continue on CR 530
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Pemberton Bypass
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn right onto CR 530
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Pemberton – Browns Mills Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 530
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Juliustown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CR 530
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Lakehurst Road
Use the straight lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
12
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
CR 530; CR 539
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 530
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on CR 530
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dover Road
15
Turn left onto CR 530
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 166
336 ft
·
7 sec
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
17
Continue on NJ 166
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
18
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Hainesport, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.6 — 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
|
CR 641 / Lumberton Road
Turn left onto CR 641 / Lumberton Road
Navigation decision point
6
10 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 530 / Pemberton – Browns Mills Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 530 / Pemberton – Browns Mills Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CR 530 / Juliustown Road
Turn right onto CR 530 / Juliustown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NJ 70; CR 530
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
Navigation decision point
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CR 530; CR 539
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
3:37 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
58m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 55-minute trip, which demands more active attention behind the wheel. Because the path relies on connecting roads like Route 38, the experience feels more like a series of neighborhood and regional transitions than a high-speed sprint. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, so you should be prepared for consistent turning and navigating through local traffic patterns. This personality makes for a more engaged driving experience compared to typical highway travel.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 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?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 641 / Lumberton Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 36.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 (CR 641 / Lumberton Road): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (CR 530 / Pemberton – Browns Mills Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (CR 530 / Juliustown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 58m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 (CR 641 / Lumberton Road): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (CR 530 / Pemberton – Browns Mills Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (CR 530 / Juliustown 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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