Origin
Stratford, NJ
Morning in Stratford on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stratford, 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 18m
Distance
49.7 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stratford, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
Stratford, NJ to Toms River, NJ is 49.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via NJ 70 East, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, making it a straightforward local journey. The drive is primarily on well-traveled state highways, offering a practical way to get from one point to another without significant detours. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient drive with minimal complexity, perfect for a quick day trip or an easy segment of a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 18.7 mi | 28m |
| NJ 70 East | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| CR 530 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Dover Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| East Evesham Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| White Horse Road West | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Laurel Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| NJ 73 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 18.7 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on Drexel Avenue
304 ft
·
12 sec
·
Drexel Avenue
2
Turn right onto Bryn Mawr Avenue
263 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bryn Mawr Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 669
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Warwick Road
4
Turn left onto CR 673
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CR 673
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
White Horse Road West
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto CR 544
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Evesham Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto NJ 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 73
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto CR 607
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Maple Avenue
Toward Maple Avenue, Marlton, All Turns
9
Turn right onto NJ 70
9.9 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
481 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
11
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
13
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
15
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
CR 530; CR 539
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto CR 530
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on CR 530
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dover Road
18
Turn left onto CR 530
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 166
336 ft
·
7 sec
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
20
Continue on NJ 166
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
21
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Stratford, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 37.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bryn Mawr Avenue
Turn right onto Bryn Mawr Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 673 / Laurel Road
Turn left onto CR 673 / Laurel Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NJ 70
Turn right onto NJ 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
17.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
37.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
CR 530; CR 539
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.24 one way
$16.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.02 | $18.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Toms River, NJ
Morning in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
10:52 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
2 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 18m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 77% of it on faster roads. You'll spend most of your time on NJ 70 and NJ 70 East, which are designed for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.7 miles along NJ 70, allowing for a solid period of consistent driving. While mainly highway, you'll also navigate segments of CR 530, which may offer a slightly different driving feel as you approach your destination. Expect a steady pace for the majority of this 49.7-mile journey.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and NJ 70 East. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Bryn Mawr Avenue.
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 49.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (Bryn Mawr Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 673 / Laurel Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (NJ 70): 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 Stratford, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Marlton, All Turns and Long Beach Island.
Marlton
7.3 mi in
|
~14m
|
via CR 607
All Turns
7.3 mi in
|
~14m
|
via CR 607
Long Beach Island
17.8 mi in
|
~31m
|
via NJ 70
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 18m. Total distance: 49.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on NJ 70. 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: at 0.1 miles (Bryn Mawr Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 673 / Laurel Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (NJ 70): 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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