Toms River to Greenwich is 86.9 miles and takes about 1h 58m via Garden State Parkway and CR 552, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New Jersey, beginning and ending in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Garden State Parkway before transitioning to local roads for the final stretch. It’s a practical option for a quick trip across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.4 miles from Toms River, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
37.4 mi
43m
CR 552
13.9 mi
20m
East Main Street
5.6 mi
6m
US 40
4.8 mi
6m
Pomona Road
4.5 mi
8m
Greenwich Road
3.5 mi
6m
East Broad Street
3.2 mi
4m
Wrangleboro Road
2.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 37.4 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Greenwich, 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
0.3 mi·40 sec·West Water Street
4
Continue on CR 527
0.3 mi·47 sec·Lakehurst Road
5
Continue on Lakehurst Road
328 ft·7 sec·Lakehurst Road
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·8 sec
Toward GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Beachwood
7
Merge onto GSP; US 9
37 mi·43 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 44Toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: PomonaUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 561 Alternate; CR 575
4.5 mi·8 min·Pomona Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on CR 575
2.9 mi·4 min·Wrangleboro Road
11
Turn right onto US 40; US 322
0.3 mi·32 sec·Black Horse Pike
12
Take the exit onto US 40
4.8 mi·6 min·US 40
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on CR 617
522 ft·19 sec·Absecon Road
14
Turn left onto US 40; NJ 50
1.7 mi·3 min·Harding Highway
15
Turn left onto CR 552; CR 557 Truck
14 mi·20 min·CR 552; CR 557 Truck
16
Continue on CR 552 Spur
1.7 mi·2 min·East Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto NJ 47
0.5 mi·46 sec·North 2nd Street
18
Turn right onto NJ 49; CR 555
5.6 mi·6 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on NJ 49
2.5 mi·2 min·Bridgeton Millville Pike
20
Continue on NJ 49
1.9 mi·2 min·Commerce Street East
21
Continue on NJ 49
1.5 mi·2 min·East Broad Street
22
Turn left onto CR 607
0.1 mi·12 sec·South West Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto CR 607
0.3 mi·27 sec·Bowentown Road
24
Continue on CR 607
3.5 mi·6 min·Greenwich Road
25
Continue on CR 607
2.3 mi·4 min·Bridgeton Road
26
Arrive at destination
CR 607
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 1h 58m drive, consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the worst of rush hour traffic in both Toms River and as you approach Greenwich. Since the total distance is under 100 miles, there's no need to break it up, offering flexibility for spontaneous stops if desired. The fuel cost is estimated at $14, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing, especially since the longest highway stretch is over 37 miles. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Garden State Parkway to CR 552 as this marks the shift to slower, local road driving.
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 43.4 miles from Toms River, NJ, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.4 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 19 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.4 miles or 54m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwich, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Toms River, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Toms River, NJ
This is one driving day of about 86.9 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Toms River, 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 37.4 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 80.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Beachwood
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Be...
5
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
38.3 mi into trip|~45m in
Take the exit toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona
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 44
Toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona
6
69.1 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|NJ 49; CR 555 / East Main Street
Turn right onto NJ 49; CR 555 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
80.7 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|CR 607 / South West Avenue
Turn left onto CR 607 / South West Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.41 one way
$28.81 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.78
$31.56
premium
$4.93
$16.85
$33.71
diesel
$5.61
$19.19
$38.37
Estimated Tolls: $2.24
Garden State Parkway
(37.4 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
$14
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.1
0
$9.12
$4.17
Efficient EV
21.7
0
$7.60
$3.48
EV Truck/SUV
34.8
0
$12.17
$5.56
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Toms River, NJ
Morning
in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greenwich, NJ
Morning
in Greenwich on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
4 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 58m 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?
This route is 65% highway, meaning you'll encounter a good amount of high-speed driving. The longest continuous stretch on the Garden State Parkway is 37.4 miles. You'll experience a significant transition from limited-access highway driving to surface streets around CR 552. Expect dense exits and merging traffic as you approach and depart the highway sections.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.4 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and CR 552. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 86.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Between Toms River, NJ and Greenwich, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 575 and Cr 561 Alt: Pomona.
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 58m. Total distance: 86.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.4 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.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas 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.
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 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenwich, NJ before heading back.
