Origin
Toms River, NJ
Morning in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
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
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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Somerdale, NJ
James Kampeis
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Somerdale, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn left onto NJ 166
Turn right onto NJ 166; CR 527
Turn left onto NJ 166
Turn left onto NJ 166
Turn right onto CR 530
Turn right onto CR 530
Turn slight right onto CR 530
Turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Turn slight left
Turn left onto CR 561
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto CR 670
Turn right onto CR 678
Turn right onto Ava Avenue
Turn right onto Cypress Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
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
Regular Gas
$8.57 one way
$17.14 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Somerdale on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Cherry Hill
Philadelphia
Bellmawr
Cr 561: Haddonfield
Voorhees
Gibbsboro
Cr 561 East: Voorhees
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).
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.
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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