Traveling from Millville to Toms River covers 68.6 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 33 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to complete without an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize a combination of the Harding Highway, East Mays Landing Road, and the Garden State Parkway to navigate between these two Northeast locations. Budgeting approximately $11 for fuel should comfortably cover the journey. Whether you are heading toward the coast or simply navigating between South and Central Jersey, this efficient route offers a straightforward connection for your travel plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.3 miles from Millville, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
37.3 mi
43m
Harding Highway
5.9 mi
7m
East Mays Landing Road
5.4 mi
7m
Pomona Road
4.8 mi
8m
Millville Road
4.8 mi
7m
Wrangleboro Road
2.9 mi
5m
Millville-Mays Landing Road
2.4 mi
3m
East Broad Street
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 37.3 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millville, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on East Broad Street
1.8 mi·3 min·East Broad Street
2
Continue on CR 552 Spur
5.4 mi·7 min·East Mays Landing Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on CR 552
2.4 mi·3 min·Millville-Mays Landing Road
4
Continue on CR 552
1.5 mi·2 min·Broad Street
5
Continue on CR 552; CR 557 Truck
4.8 mi·7 min·Millville Road
6
Merge onto US 40; CR 557 Truck
1.6 mi·2 min·Harding Highway
7
Turn right onto CR 617
522 ft·12 sec·Absecon Road
8
Continue on CR 617
0.3 mi·40 sec·Somers Point Road
9
Continue on US 40
4.3 mi·5 min·Harding Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 40
Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
11
Merge onto US 40; US 322
0.2 mi·15 sec·Black Horse Pike
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·23 sec
13
Continue on CR 575
2.9 mi·5 min·Wrangleboro Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on CR 575
4.8 mi·8 min·Pomona Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
16
Merge onto GSP
9.1 mi·10 min·Garden State Parkway
17
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
28 mi·32 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 81Toward Lakehurst Road, Toms RiverUse the slight right lane.
19
Continue on Lakehurst Road
469 ft·10 sec·Lakehurst Road
20
Continue on CR 527
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Water Street
21
Turn left onto Irons Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·Irons Street
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on Irons Street
268 ft·16 sec·Irons Street
23
Turn right onto NJ 166
287 ft·10 sec·North Main Street
24
Turn left
78 ft·5 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1.5-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid peak traffic. You won't need to plan for any mandatory stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the Garden State Parkway to ensure you don't need to refuel during the longest 37.3-mile stretch. Because the route is direct, focus on steady pacing rather than breaking up the trip with unnecessary breaks. Aim to leave during off-peak hours if you want to ensure the drive remains under the 1-hour 33-minute estimate. Prioritize checking local traffic reports for the Parkway before you head out, as conditions can change rapidly on that specific portion of your journey.
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 34.3 miles from Millville, NJ, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.3 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.3 miles or 52m 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 20m
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 Millville, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Millville, NJ
This is one driving day of about 68.6 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Millville, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 37.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.1 and 68.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
22.1 mi into trip|~32m in|US 40
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40 toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
5
30.3 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll North
Navigation decision point
Toward GSP Toll North
6
39.7 mi into trip|~58m in|GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
67.9 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
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 81
Toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
6
68.3 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|Irons Street
Turn left onto Irons Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.37 one way
$22.75 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.46
$24.91
premium
$4.93
$13.30
$26.61
diesel
$5.61
$15.15
$30.29
Estimated Tolls: $2.24
Garden State Parkway
(37.3 mi)$2.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.6
0
$7.20
$3.29
Efficient EV
17.2
0
$6.00
$2.74
EV Truck/SUV
27.4
0
$9.60
$4.39
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Millville, NJ
Late night
in Millville on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Toms River, NJ
Late night
in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
12:45 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
13 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 33m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from local roads to a major interstate artery. Roughly 55% of your travel occurs on highways, providing a balance between slower-paced stretches and faster transit. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 37.3 miles. As you move away from the starting point, the road character shifts from the surface roads of the Harding Highway and East Mays Landing Road to the higher-speed flow of the Parkway. This combination keeps the drive engaging as you transition between different types of New Jersey thoroughfares.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.3 mi on Garden State Parkway.
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 22.1 miles in near US 40.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 22.1 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 39.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Millville, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 68.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.24 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 22.1 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 39.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
