Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Springfield, NJ
Ren Aukeman
If you are planning a quick trip from Toms River to Springfield, you are looking at a manageable 30.9-mile journey that typically takes about 49 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the short duration eliminates the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel, making this an incredibly economical trip across the Northeast. You will primarily utilize Route 37 West, Pinehurst Road, and Monmouth Road to navigate between these two New Jersey hubs. Because the drive is straightforward and brief, it offers high flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to easily manage the transit without complex planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 37 West | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Pinehurst Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Monmouth Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Horicon Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Colliers Mills Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Beckerville Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| NJ 70 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Whiting-New Egypt Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Springfield, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn right onto NJ 166
Turn left onto NJ 37
Take the exit onto Lakehurst Circle
Continue on NJ 70
Enter roundabout
Continue
Continue on NJ 70
Turn right onto (14)
Continue on (14)
At end of road, turn right onto CR 539
Continue on CR 539
Turn left onto CR 640
Continue on CR 640
Continue on CR 640
Continue on CR 640
Turn right onto CR 4
Turn left onto CR 528
Turn slight right onto CR 528
Continue on CR 528
Turn slight left onto CR 537
Turn left onto NJ 68
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.5 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 0 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NJ 166 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto Lakehurst Circle toward NJ 70: Camden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Enter roundabout toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Right toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto CR 539 / Whiting-New Egypt Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.12 one way
$10.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Cloudy
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
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.
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning between varied road types as you move through New Jersey. With a highway share of 30%, you will experience a blend of faster-paced road segments and slower, more localized travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.7-mile segment on Route 37 West, which serves as the primary artery for the start of your journey. As you progress, the road environment shifts, requiring you to remain attentive to changing speed limits and traffic patterns. You will find that the drive maintains a steady pace, balancing highway efficiency with the requirements of local road navigation.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 166 / North Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NJ 166 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (Lakehurst Circle): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
324 ft
Total Descent
228 ft
Highest Point
182 ft
~28.4 mi in
Elevation Range
166 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Toms River, NJ to Springfield, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cherry Hill along the way.
Cherry Hill
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 49m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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