Toms River to Long Hill is 66.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 33 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast. Expect a drive that's predominantly highway, making it a quick and efficient journey. It's a good option if you're looking for a direct route without many detours, perfect for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.2 miles from Toms River, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 40m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
52.8 mi
1h 4m
Martine Avenue
3.5 mi
7m
Raritan Road
1.6 mi
2m
Union Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
New Providence Road
1.1 mi
2m
Diamond Hill Road
1 mi
1m
Central Avenue
0.8 mi
2m
North Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 52.8 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Long Hill, NJ.
1
Start on this road
78 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto NJ 166
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
3
Turn left onto NJ 37
0.1 mi·21 sec·Route 37 West
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi·47 sec
Toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge
5
Merge onto GSP; US 9
21 mi·24 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·31 sec
7
Continue on GSP
32 mi·39 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto Exit 135
0.1 mi·12 sec·Exit 135
Exit 135Toward Clark, WestfieldUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward Westfield, Brant Avenue, RahwayUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto CR 613
0.4 mi·1 min·Central Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto CR 607
1.6 mi·2 min·Raritan Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CR 607
0.2 mi·27 sec·Oak Ridge Road
13
Turn right onto CR 655
0.6 mi·1 min·Lake Avenue
14
Continue on CR 655
3.5 mi·7 min·Martine Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on CR 655
0.6 mi·2 min·Park Avenue
16
Turn left onto New Providence Road
1.1 mi·2 min·New Providence Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on CR 655
1.0 mi·1 min·Diamond Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on Union Avenue
1.3 mi·2 min·Union Avenue
19
At end of road, turn right onto CR 512
0.2 mi·33 sec·Springfield Avenue
20
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Central Avenue
21
Continue on Fairmount Avenue
0.4 mi·53 sec·Fairmount Avenue
22
Turn left onto Mountainview Road
192 ft·10 sec·Mountainview Road
23
Turn right onto Long Hill Lane
368 ft·16 sec·Long Hill Lane
24
Arrive at destination
Long Hill Lane
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 33 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving early in the morning to avoid any potential traffic on the Garden State Parkway. With a low fuel cost of around $11, you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. The longest stretch is over 50 miles on the Parkway, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment.
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 33.2 miles from Toms River, NJ, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.8 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 15 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.2 miles or 40m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Long Hill, 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 66.4 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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 52.8 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 54.8 — 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 exit toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewoo...
5
1.3 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 right lanes.
8
54.6 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|Exit 135
Take the exit onto Exit 135 toward Clark, Westfield
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 135
Toward Clark, Westfield
9
54.7 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway
5
54.8 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|CR 613 / Central Avenue
Turn left onto CR 613 / Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.74 one way
$23.49 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$12.86
$25.72
premium
$5.24
$13.71
$27.42
diesel
$5.35
$13.99
$27.97
Estimated Tolls: $3.17
Garden State Parkway
(52.8 mi)$3.17
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
$12
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.9
0
$6.97
$3.19
Efficient EV
16.6
0
$5.81
$2.66
EV Truck/SUV
26.6
0
$9.30
$4.25
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of May 31, 2026
Origin
Toms River, NJ
Evening
in Toms River on Wednesday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 0 to 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 31 at 4:32PM EDT until May 31 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Long Hill, NJ
Evening
in Long Hill on Wednesday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 1 to 7 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 31 at 4:32PM EDT until May 31 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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 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 33m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 66.4
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
$10
near mile 66.4
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
19 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 66.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Garden State Parkway, including an uninterrupted stretch of 52.8 miles. The drive progresses from the Parkway to local roads like Martine Avenue and Raritan Road as you approach your destination. Expect a predominantly fast-paced experience, punctuated by transitions onto more conventional streets.
80% 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: 52.8 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Martine Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles (Exit 135): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
279 ft-2 ft
Total Climb
687 ft
Total Descent
430 ft
Highest Point
279 ft
~66.4 mi in
Elevation Range
282 ft
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 Long Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Clark, Westfield and Rahway.
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.
Top landmarks
•Ocean County Courthouse — county courthouse in Ocean County, New Jersey
•Stoutenburgh-Minturn House — historic house in Ocean County, New Jersey
•Captain Amos Birdsall House — historic house in Ocean County, New Jersey
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 66.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.17 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 4 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.
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 Long Hill, 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 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles (Exit 135): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Long Hill, NJ before heading back.
