Traveling from Toms River to Millville covers a 68.8-mile stretch that typically takes about 1 hour and 33 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the journey between these two points in the Northeast. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, making it a straightforward transit between the Jersey Shore area and the southern interior. Since you remain within New Jersey for the entire drive, the transition between regions is seamless and predictable. It is an ideal option if you need to reach your destination efficiently without the hassle of a multi-day itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.4 miles from Toms River, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
37.4 mi
43m
CR 552
13.9 mi
20m
US 40
4.8 mi
6m
Pomona Road
4.5 mi
8m
Wrangleboro Road
2.9 mi
4m
East Broad Street
1.8 mi
3m
Harding Highway
1.7 mi
3m
Lakehurst Road
0.4 mi
<1m
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 Millville, 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
1.8 mi·3 min·East Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
East Broad Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on the Garden State Parkway is always a wise strategy. You will not need to plan for any formal stops given the 1-hour and 33-minute duration, but keeping your fuel tank topped off before leaving Toms River will help you stay within your $11 budget. Pay close attention to the transition points where you exit the Parkway for US 40 and CR 552, as these intersections can be busier than the open highway stretches. Because you are covering 68.8 miles in a single push, ensure you are comfortable with sustained highway speeds before you head out. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to arrive in Millville without the fatigue associated with longer, more complex road trips.
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 34.4 miles from Toms River, NJ, or about 40m 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 15 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.4 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Millville, 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 68.8 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 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 46.4 — 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
5
38.7 mi into trip|~46m in|CR 561 Alternate; CR 575 / Pomona Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.41 one way
$22.81 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.49
$24.98
premium
$4.93
$13.34
$26.69
diesel
$5.61
$15.19
$30.38
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
$11
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.6
0
$7.22
$3.30
Efficient EV
17.2
0
$6.02
$2.75
EV Truck/SUV
27.5
0
$9.63
$4.40
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
10:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Millville, NJ
Morning
in Millville on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
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 33m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your journey navigating the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 37.4 miles. After transitioning off the Parkway, the character of the drive shifts as you merge onto US 40 and CR 552 to reach your final destination. Expect a mix of fast-paced highway travel followed by more localized road conditions as you approach Millville. The experience is best described as a utilitarian transit, prioritizing speed and connectivity over the winding, scenic backroads found elsewhere in the state.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and CR 552. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 33m 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: 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
128 ft7 ft
Total Climb
191 ft
Total Descent
182 ft
Highest Point
128 ft
~14.7 mi in
Elevation Range
122 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 Millville, 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.
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. 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 Millville, NJ before heading back.
