Origin
Toms River, NJ
Late night in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toms River, NJ to Magnolia, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Magnolia, NJ
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Trip Overview
Toms River to Magnolia is 29.3 miles and takes about 45 minutes via NJ 70, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's perfect for a quick day trip. You won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive planning, making it a convenient option for a short journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 12 mi | 16m |
| CR 530 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Magnolia Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Dover Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Herflicker Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Water Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 12 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Magnolia, 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 CR 644
175 ft
·
2 sec
·
Magnolia Road
Toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly
11
Continue on CR 644
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Magnolia Road
Toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly
12
Arrive at destination
CR 644
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NJ 166 / North Main Street
Turn left onto NJ 166 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 166 / Irons Street
Turn left onto NJ 166 / Irons Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 166 / Herflicker Boulevard
Turn left onto NJ 166 / Herflicker Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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
|
CR 644 / Magnolia Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 644 / Magnolia Road toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.86 one way
$9.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Magnolia, NJ
Late night in Magnolia on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
1 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
45m 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 leans heavily on highways, with 68% of the drive taking place on them. You'll experience a relatively uninterrupted highway-focused drive, including a stretch of 12 miles on NJ 70. While primarily a highway experience, the route incorporates local roads like CR 530 and Magnolia Road as you approach your destination. Expect a steady pace for most of the journey, transitioning to more local traffic as you get closer to Magnolia.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and CR 530. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 166 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.3 miles (NJ 166 / Herflicker Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
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 Magnolia, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 530: Manchester, Pemberton, Fort Dix and Mount Holly.
Cr 530: Manchester
4.2 mi in
|
~7m
|
via CR 530
Pemberton
24.1 mi in
|
~36m
|
via CR 644
Fort Dix
24.1 mi in
|
~36m
|
via CR 644
Mount Holly
24.1 mi in
|
~36m
|
via CR 644
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 45m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12 miles on NJ 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (NJ 166 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NJ 166 / Irons Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NJ 166 / Herflicker Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Magnolia, 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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