Origin
Toms River, NJ
Late night in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toms River, NJ to Clementon, 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
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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.
Toms River, NJ
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Clementon, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 49.3-mile drive from Toms River to Clementon, NJ, takes about 1 hour and 18 minutes and is perfect for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical option for exploring within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes NJ 70 and CR 530, offering a highway-focused experience. You'll find this drive straightforward and efficient, making it a convenient choice for a quick journey between these two New Jersey locales. Given its short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 29.8 mi | 43m |
| CR 530 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Dover Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Centennial Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Clementon Road East | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Gibbsboro Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Evesham Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| NJ 73 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 29.8 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Clementon, NJ.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NJ 166
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto NJ 166; CR 527
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Water Street
4
Turn left onto NJ 166
386 ft
·
11 sec
·
Irons Street
5
Turn left onto NJ 166
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Herflicker Boulevard
6
Turn right onto CR 530
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Turn right onto CR 530
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Dover Road
8
Turn slight right onto CR 530
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
CR 530
Toward CR 530: Manchester
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
12 mi
·
16 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
444 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
11
Continue on NJ 70
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
12
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
462 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
13
Continue on NJ 70
9.9 mi
·
16 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
492 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Evesboro
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn slight right onto CR 607
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maple Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on South Maple Avenue
244 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Maple Avenue
17
Turn left onto NJ 73
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 73
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto CR 544
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Evesham Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Centennial Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Centennial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on Clementon Road East
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Clementon Road East
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on CR 686
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Gibbsboro Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto US 30
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
White Horse Pike
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left
71 ft
·
5 sec
24
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 24.6 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 12.1 and 42 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
NJ 70; CR 530
Turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
6
32 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
5
32 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
NJ 70
Straight onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
6
42 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Evesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Evesboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.17 one way
$16.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 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 | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
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
Clementon, NJ
Late night in Clementon on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
13 degrees warmer 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 29.8 miles on NJ 70, indicating significant periods of consistent travel. While primarily highway, the route incorporates local roads like CR 530 and Dover Road, offering some variation. This blend means you'll experience both steady cruising and potentially more varied traffic patterns as you transition between road types. The overall feel is one of efficient transit rather than extensive scenic exploration.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.8 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and CR 530. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in near NJ 70; CR 530.
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 49.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 12.1 miles (NJ 70; CR 530): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Toms River, NJ and Clementon, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 530: Manchester, Cherry Hill, Philadelphia and Evesboro.
Cr 530: Manchester
4.2 mi in
|
~7m
|
via CR 530
Cherry Hill
24.1 mi in
|
~36m
|
via NJ 70
Philadelphia
32 mi in
|
~47m
|
via NJ 70
Evesboro
42 mi in
|
~1h 3m
About the Cities
Starting 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: 49.3 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 (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.8 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 Clementon, 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 12.1 miles (NJ 70; CR 530): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clementon, 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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