Trip from Toms River, NJ to Oradell, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

85.2 mi

137 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 43m ★

6 AM

1h 51m

8 AM

2h 8m

10 AM

1h 57m

12 PM

1h 55m

3 PM

1h 58m

5 PM

2h 7m

8 PM

1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Toms River, NJ

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Oradell, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Toms River, NJ to Oradell, NJ covers 85.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Oradell Avenue, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.6 miles from Toms River, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	81.3 mi	1h 43m
Oradell Avenue	1.5 mi	2m
North Main Street	0.7 mi	1m
Seminole Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Route 37 West	0.1 mi	<1m
Lotus Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 81.3 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Oradell, NJ.

Start on this road

78 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn right onto NJ 166

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto NJ 37

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Route 37 West

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 47 sec

Toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge

Merge onto GSP; US 9

21 mi · 24 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 31 sec

Continue on GSP

60 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 165A-B Toward Ridgewood, Oradell Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 165A Toward Oradell Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto CR 80

1.5 mi · 2 min · Oradell Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Seminole Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Seminole Street

Turn left onto Lotus Avenue

201 ft · 8 sec · Lotus Avenue

Arrive at destination

Lotus Avenue

Trip Plan

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 42.6 miles from Toms River, NJ, or about 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.3 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 42.6 miles or 53m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oradell, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 85.2 miles and 1h 51m.

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 81.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

43 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

Hamilton, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.6 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 8min to go 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Union, New Jersey

1.9 mi

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cranford, New Jersey

2.1 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montclair, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 16min to go 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Hometown Cafe and Grill

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dumont, New Jersey

2.4 mi

Juany's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

2.5 mi

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Union, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

Fiore Rosso Restaurant & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50

Toms River, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9 pm

+17322553323

Visit website

Restaurant Lorena's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10

Maplewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19737634460

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Brick Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Hometown Cafe and Grill

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Dumont, New Jersey

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+12013742130

Visit website

Juany's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15512248030

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Filoncino Bakery Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Red Bank, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17323770404

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15512248072

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018800669

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+12017334359

Visit website

Catch Air Paramus

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12016202125

Visit website

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Lodi, New Jersey

Hours: 1–7 pm

+18628997674

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Mindowaskin Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Westfield, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+19082330028

Visit website

Nomahegan Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19085274900

Visit website

Conference House Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Staten Island, New York

+17189846046

Visit website

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 83.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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...

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.

83.1 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward Ridgewood, Oradell

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 165A-B Toward Ridgewood, Oradell

83.3 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Oradell

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 165A Toward Oradell

83.5 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | CR 80 / Oradell Avenue

Turn right onto CR 80 / Oradell Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.64 one way

$29.28 round trip

$4.37/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.79	$16.07	$32.13
premium	$5.13	$17.20	$34.40
diesel	$5.97	$20.02	$40.03

Estimated Tolls: $4.88

Garden State Parkway (81.3 mi) $4.88

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

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.6	$8.95	$4.09
Efficient EV	21.3	$7.46	$3.41
EV Truck/SUV	34.1	$11.93	$5.45

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 Sep 11, 2026

Origin

Toms River, NJ

Late night in Toms River on Saturday

Local time

5:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

NW 5 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Destination

Oradell, NJ

Late night in Oradell on Saturday

Local time

5:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Cloudy

N 3 mph 5% chance 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

3 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 51m 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.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 67.6

Caution: Glenmont Heat Advisory

View on nps.gov

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 76.4

View on nps.gov

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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 58.8

View on nps.gov

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 32.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

85.2 mi in 1h 51m, mostly highway — 81.3 mi of that is on Garden State Parkway.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 81.3 mi on Garden State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Oradell Avenue. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

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 85.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 83.1 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

189 ft 22 ft

Total Climb

347 ft

Total Descent

273 ft

Highest Point

189 ft

~73 mi in

Elevation Range

167 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Toms River, NJ

Full guide →

Founded 1768

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

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 51m. Total distance: 85.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 81.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.88 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 11 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 Oradell, 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.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (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 Oradell, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Toms River, NJ to Oradell, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Sage Restaurant

Eagle Rock Cafe

Sage Restaurant

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

Oasis Restaurant

Fiore Rosso Restaurant & Catering

Restaurant Lorena's

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

Valenca Restaurant

Eagle Rock Cafe

Hometown Cafe and Grill

Juany's Cafe

Bite Food & Coffee Co

Filoncino Bakery Cafe

Bite Food & Coffee Co

Marimba Cafe

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

ChargePoint Charging Station

Rest Area

Judy Blume Service Area

Jon Bon Jovi Service Area

Whitney Houston Service Area

Connie Chung Service Area

Rest Area

Larry Doby Service Area

Rest Area

Valley Settlement House

Rest Area

Rest Area

Fords Park

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

Catch Air Paramus

Posh Princess Palace

Chuck E. Cheese

Mindowaskin Park

Nomahegan Park

Conference House Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Toms River, NJ

Oradell, NJ

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 51m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

Gateway National Recreation Area

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in Toms River, NJ

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?