Origin
Toms River, NJ
Evening in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toms River, NJ to Moorestown, 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 8m
Distance
43.2 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Moorestown, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 43.2-mile journey from Toms River, NJ to Moorestown, NJ is a straightforward, one-day trip with a driving time of about 1 hour and 8 minutes. You'll primarily navigate State Route 38, CR 530, and Lakehurst Road. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, this drive is an economical option for a short excursion within the Northeast region. The mixed driving profile suggests a varied but manageable experience, making it ideal for a quick visit without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a smooth transition between different road types as you head west.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 38 | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| CR 530 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Lakehurst Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Pemberton – Browns Mills Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Dover Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Pemberton Bypass | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Pemberton Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 38
— 9.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Moorestown, 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
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 530
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Lakehurst Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on CR 530
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Juliustown Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto CR 530
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Pemberton – Browns Mills Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 530; CR 687
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Pemberton Bypass
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on CR 530
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hampton Street
15
Continue on CR 530
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pemberton Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on NJ 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 38
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on NJ 38
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 38
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
360 ft
·
10 sec
19
Turn right onto CR 603
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Mount Laurel Road
20
Turn left onto CR 537; CR 603
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Main Street
21
Turn right onto CR 603
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Chester Avenue
22
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
206 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 2nd Street
23
Turn left
89 ft
·
11 sec
24
Turn left
85 ft
·
6 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.7 — 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
|
NJ 166 / North Main Street
Turn left onto NJ 166 / North Main Street
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.
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CR 530 / Lakehurst Road
Turn right onto CR 530 / Lakehurst Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CR 530 / Pemberton – Browns Mills Road
Turn left onto CR 530 / Pemberton – Browns Mills Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
26.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
CR 530; CR 687 / Pemberton Bypass
Turn left onto CR 530; CR 687 / Pemberton Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Moorestown, NJ
Evening in Moorestown on Sunday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
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 8m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 55% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.7 miles along State Route 38, offering a chance for consistent speed. As you progress, the roads will transition, blending faster highway sections with more local road segments. This variation means you'll experience different driving environments, from more open stretches to areas with more local traffic. It's a drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on State Route 38.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 166 / North Main Street.
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 43.2 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (NJ 166 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (NJ 70; CR 530): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (CR 530 / Lakehurst Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
147 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
171 ft
Total Descent
118 ft
Highest Point
147 ft
~12.3 mi in
Elevation Range
125 ft
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.
On the drive from Toms River, NJ to Moorestown, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 530: Manchester along the way.
Cr 530: Manchester
4.2 mi in
|
~7m
|
via CR 530
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 8m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on State Route 38. 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 Moorestown, 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: near the start (NJ 166 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (NJ 70; CR 530): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (CR 530 / Lakehurst Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Moorestown, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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