Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Toms River, NJ
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Burlington, NJ
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If you are planning to travel from Toms River to Burlington, you can expect a manageable 41-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $7 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. The trip keeps you entirely within the Northeast region of New Jersey, offering a straightforward transition between the two locales. Because it is a quick drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CR 530 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Lakehurst Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Woodlane Road | 3.7 mi | 8m |
| Dover Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| North Pemberton Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Pointville Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Juliustown Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Burlington, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn left onto NJ 166
Turn right onto NJ 166; CR 527
Turn left onto NJ 166
Turn left onto NJ 166
Turn right onto CR 530
Turn right onto CR 530
Turn slight right onto CR 530
Turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
Turn right onto CR 530
Continue on CR 530
Turn left onto CR 630
Continue on CR 630
Continue on CR 630
Continue on CR 630
Turn right onto CR 541
Continue on CR 541
Continue on CR 541
Turn left onto US 130; CR 543
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130; CR 543
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Toms River, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NJ 166 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NJ 166 / Irons Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 530 / Lakehurst Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 541 / Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a mixed driving experience that shifts between local roads and faster highway segments. You will spend roughly 32 miles of the trip on highways, providing a balanced pace throughout the 41-mile trek. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7.9-mile segment along CR 530, which helps break up the navigation. As you transition between Lakehurst Road and NJ 70, the road conditions will change, moving from local connectors to more sustained driving paths. It is a practical route that requires your focus as you navigate these varying road types.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 166 / North Main Street.
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 41 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: near the start (NJ 166 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NJ 166 / Irons Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (NJ 70; CR 530): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
189 ft
Total Descent
205 ft
Highest Point
167 ft
~11.7 mi in
Elevation Range
162 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Toms River, NJ to Burlington, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 530: Manchester along the way.
Cr 530: Manchester
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 41 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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