Origin
Toms River, NJ
Morning in Toms River on Saturday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toms River, NJ to Tinton Falls, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Tinton Falls, NJ
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Trip Overview
Toms River to Tinton Falls is 27.3 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, making it a straightforward local excursion. You'll primarily be on a highway, which means quick travel time but less opportunity for spontaneous stops. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two New Jersey locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 22.7 mi | 26m |
| Wayside Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Tinton Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Exit 105 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Route 37 West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| NJ 18 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 22.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Tinton Falls, 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
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto GSP
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Take the exit onto Exit 105
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Exit 105
Exit 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Long Branch, New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 18
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
NJ 18
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 15A
Toward Wayside Road North
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto CR 38
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayside Road
14
Continue on CR 537
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Tinton Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
CR 537
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 25.3 — 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
24.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Exit 105
Take the exit onto Exit 105 toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Long Branch, New Brunswick
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 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Lon...
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
8
25.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Wayside Road North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15A
Toward Wayside Road North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| premium | $5.13 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $6.41 | $12.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.36
Garden State Parkway
(22.7 mi)
$1.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Tinton Falls, NJ
Morning in Tinton Falls on Saturday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
34m 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 is mostly highway, with 84% of the 27.3 miles on the Garden State Parkway. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 22.7 miles on this main road before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a steady pace with frequent exits as you approach your destination. The shift from highway to local roads will likely involve navigating more traffic signals and intersections.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.7 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Wayside Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 27.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
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 24.6 miles (Exit 105): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
134 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
237 ft
Total Descent
219 ft
Highest Point
134 ft
~23.4 mi in
Elevation Range
112 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Tinton Falls, NJ, road signs point toward Long Branch, New Brunswick and Wayside Road North.
Long Branch
24.6 mi in
|
~29m
|
via Exit 105
New Brunswick
24.6 mi in
|
~29m
|
via Exit 105
Wayside Road North
25.3 mi in
|
~31m
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
Arriving in Tinton Falls, NJ
Full guide →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 34m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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 22.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.36 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 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Tinton Falls, 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 24.6 miles (Exit 105): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tinton Falls, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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