Origin
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Afternoon in Point Pleasant Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Point Pleasant Beach, 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
25m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Mary V
Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
Point Pleasant Beach to Toms River is 15.7 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Garden State Parkway and NJ 70, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly straightforward, making it ideal for a quick transition or an easy day trip. With no planned stops, you can easily fit this into any itinerary without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| NJ 70 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Princeton Post Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Lakewood Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Arnold Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ocean Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Route 37 West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 6.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Pleasant Beach, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 35
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Cincinnati Avenue
2
Turn left onto (633)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Arnold Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 633
188 ft
·
6 sec
·
Trenton Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 633
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Arnold Avenue
5
Turn straight
365 ft
·
13 sec
6
Turn straight onto NJ 88
0.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Road
7
Continue on NJ 88
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakewood Road
8
Continue on NJ 88
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Ocean Road
9
Continue on NJ 88
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Princeton Post Road
10
Continue on NJ 70
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward GSP Toll South: Toms River
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward GSP South: Toms River
13
Merge onto GSP
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 82
Toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto NJ 37
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Route 37 West
16
Turn right onto NJ 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left
78 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
(633) / Arnold Avenue
Turn left onto (633) / Arnold Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South: Toms River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward GSP South: Toms River
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 82
Toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beac...
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
NJ 166 / North Main Street
Turn right onto NJ 166 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.40
Garden State Parkway
(6.6 mi)
$0.40
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
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
23 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
25m 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 drive features a 59% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.6 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a period of steady cruising. As you transition to NJ 70 and Princeton Post Road, the character shifts to a more mixed drive, likely involving some local traffic and potentially more intersections. Be prepared for this change in pace as you near your destination.
59% 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: 6.6 mi on Garden State Parkway.
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 (633) / Arnold Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 15.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start ((633) / Arnold Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Point Pleasant Beach, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Toms River, Gsp South: Toms River and Island Beach State Park.
Gsp Toll South: Toms River
7.2 mi in
|
~13m
Gsp South: Toms River
7.6 mi in
|
~14m
Island Beach State Park
14.5 mi in
|
~23m
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 25m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.40 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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 ((633) / Arnold Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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