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Trip from Toms River, NJ to Somerdale, 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 18m

Distance

51.7 mi

83 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m

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

township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Toms River, NJ

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Somerdale, NJ, NJ

Somerdale, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

Toms River to Somerdale is 51.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via NJ 70, CR 530, and Dover Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, beginning in the Northeast region and ending in the same area. It's a practical, highway-focused trip, ideal for those looking for a straightforward connection between these two points without extensive detours. You'll find this route efficient if you're seeking a quick transit rather than an extended scenic exploration. Plan for a journey that prioritizes direct travel time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 70 33.4 mi 47m
CR 530 7.9 mi 12m
Dover Road 3.3 mi 5m
I 295 2.3 mi 2m
Burnt Mill Road 1.9 mi 3m
West Somerdale Road 1 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Berlin Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NJ 70 — 33.4 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Somerdale, 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 NJ 70

444 ft · 5 sec · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
11

Continue on NJ 70

7.7 mi · 10 min · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
12

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70

462 ft · 6 sec · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
13

Continue on NJ 70

13 mi · 20 min · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Bellmawr Use the right lane.
15

Merge onto I 295

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 295
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 32 Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn slight left

317 ft · 14 sec
Toward CR 561 East: Voorhees, Gibbsboro Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18

Turn left onto CR 561

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Berlin Road
Use the left lane.
19

Turn slight right

347 ft · 12 sec
Use the right lane.
20

Turn straight onto CR 670

1.9 mi · 3 min · Burnt Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Turn right onto CR 678

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Somerdale Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Turn right onto Ava Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Ava Avenue
23

Turn right onto Cypress Avenue

305 ft · 13 sec · Cypress Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

Cypress Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Medford Lakes, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Medford Lakes, NJ

26 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

Crestwood Village, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Browns Mills, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.8 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 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 12.1 and 48 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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 | NJ 70

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
6
32 mi into trip | ~47m in | NJ 70

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
7
45.5 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Bellmawr

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, B...
8
48 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro

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 32 Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.57 one way

$17.14 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.39 $18.77
premium $4.93 $10.03 $20.05
diesel $5.61 $11.41 $22.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 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 15.5 0 $5.43 $2.48
Efficient EV 12.9 0 $4.52 $2.07
EV Truck/SUV 20.7 0 $7.24 $3.31

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerdale, NJ

Morning in Somerdale on Sunday

Local time

6:24 AM

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 18m 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 drive leans heavily towards a highway-focused experience, with 84% of the route utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on NJ 70, covering 33.4 miles. Expect a profile that is predominantly about covering distance efficiently, rather than winding through small towns or scenic byways. The transition will likely involve moving from more open highway driving to potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. Keep an eye out for changes in speed limits and road conditions as you progress.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.4 mi on NJ 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and CR 530. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in near NJ 70; CR 530.

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 51.7 miles you will encounter 21 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 12.1 miles (NJ 70; CR 530): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Somerdale, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 530: Manchester, Cherry Hill, Philadelphia, Bellmawr, Cr 561: Haddonfield and Voorhees - among others.

Cr 530: Manchester

4.2 mi in | ~7m | via CR 530

Cherry Hill

24.1 mi in | ~36m | via NJ 70

Philadelphia

32 mi in | ~47m | via NJ 70

Bellmawr

45.5 mi in | ~1h 7m

Cr 561: Haddonfield

48 mi in | ~1h 10m

Voorhees

48 mi in | ~1h 10m

Gibbsboro

48 mi in | ~1h 10m

Cr 561 East: Voorhees

48.1 mi in | ~1h 11m

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 18m. Total distance: 51.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 33.4 miles on NJ 70. 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 Somerdale, 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 12.1 miles (NJ 70; CR 530): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Somerdale, 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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