Origin
Toms River, NJ
Morning in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toms River, NJ to Roselle, 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 16m
Distance
58.2 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Roselle, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 58.2-mile drive from Toms River, NJ, to Roselle, NJ, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 16 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey, with 93% of it on major roads, making it ideal as a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this route is very budget-friendly. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 54.2 miles. Given its short duration and highway nature, it's a practical option for a quick transit between these two points in the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 54.2 mi | 1h 6m |
| Raritan Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| W. 9th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 8th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 9th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Route 37 West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Centennial Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 54.2 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Roselle, 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
33 mi
·
41 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto Exit 136
489 ft
·
11 sec
·
Exit 136
Exit 136
Toward Linden, Roselle, Winfield Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 615
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Centennial Avenue
10
Turn left onto CR 607
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Raritan Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn slight left onto Pine Street
491 ft
·
24 sec
·
Pine Street
12
Turn right onto W. 9th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
W. 9th Avenue
13
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 9th Avenue
14
Turn left onto CR 625
459 ft
·
14 sec
·
Chestnut Street
15
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
East 8th Avenue
16
Turn left onto Walnut Street
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Walnut Street
17
Arrive at destination
Walnut Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 58 — 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
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Exit 136
Take the exit onto Exit 136 toward Linden, Roselle, Winfield Parkway
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 136
Toward Linden, Roselle, Winfield Parkway
5
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
W. 9th Avenue
Turn right onto W. 9th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
East 8th Avenue
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.65 one way
$19.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.29 | $22.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.25
Garden State Parkway
(54.2 mi)
$3.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Roselle, NJ
Morning in Roselle on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
16 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 16m 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 predominantly highway experience on this trip, as 93% of the drive utilizes major roadways. The personality of this route is largely defined by the Garden State Parkway, where you'll encounter the longest continuous segment of 54.2 miles. While the highway focus means consistent speeds, the transition onto Raritan Road and North Main Street will introduce you to more local driving conditions as you approach your destination. This route offers a straightforward driving experience, prioritizing efficiency over varied scenery.
93% 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: 54.2 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 Raritan Road. You will hit about 11 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 58.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 56 miles (Exit 136): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
234 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
417 ft
Total Descent
394 ft
Highest Point
234 ft
~33.2 mi in
Elevation Range
238 ft
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 16m. Total distance: 58.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.25 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.
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 Roselle, 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 56 miles (Exit 136): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown 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 Roselle, 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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