Origin
Toms River, NJ
Morning in Toms River on Sunday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toms River, NJ to Wildwood Crest, 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 39m
Distance
83 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
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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Wildwood Crest, NJ
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Trip Overview
Toms River to Wildwood Crest is 83 miles and takes about 1h 39m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within New Jersey, moving you from the Northeast region down the coast. It's a quick trip, mostly on a major parkway, making it ideal for a same-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on the Garden State Parkway, so expect an efficient journey to your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.5 miles from Toms River, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 77.8 mi | 1h 30m |
| South Wildwood Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Rio Grande Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lakehurst Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Water Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Delsea Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Rosemary Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 77.8 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River, NJ and Wildwood Crest, 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
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Water Street
4
Continue on CR 527
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Lakehurst Road
5
Continue on Lakehurst Road
328 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lakehurst Road
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Toward GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Beachwood
7
Merge onto GSP; US 9
78 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 4A
Toward NJ 47 South: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest
9
Merge onto NJ 47
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Delsea Drive
10
Continue on NJ 47
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Wildwood Boulevard
11
Continue on NJ 47
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wildwood Boulevard
12
Continue on NJ 47
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Rio Grande Avenue
13
Turn right onto OD
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
14
Turn right onto East Rosemary Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Rosemary Road
15
Arrive at destination
East Rosemary Road
Trip Plan
Given the short 1h 39m duration and 83-mile distance, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Toms River in the morning allows you to arrive in Wildwood Crest with plenty of daylight. The fuel cost is estimated at $13, so planning your fuel stops beforehand is easy. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you can be spontaneous or plan your own break along the Garden State Parkway if needed. A good tip is to be aware of potential Parkway tolls.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.5 miles from Toms River, NJ, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.5 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wildwood Crest, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Toms River, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Toms River, NJ
This is one driving day of about 83 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Toms River, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 77.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Toms River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.8 miles.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 78.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 166 / North Main Street
Turn left onto NJ 166 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Beachwood
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Be...
5
0.9 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 left lanes.
6
78.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward NJ 47 South: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4A
Toward NJ 47 South: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest
4
78.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
NJ 47 / Delsea Drive
Merge onto NJ 47 / Delsea Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.76 one way
$27.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.07 | $30.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.67
Garden State Parkway
(77.8 mi)
$4.67
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.62 | $5.31 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Wildwood Crest, NJ
Morning in Wildwood Crest on Sunday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Bass River, NJ
42 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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 39m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 77.8 miles on the Garden State Parkway. The journey begins on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent and fast-paced experience. As you approach your destination, the route transitions to South Wildwood Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, introducing a change of pace from the parkway.
94% 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: 77.8 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and South Wildwood Boulevard. 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 8 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 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 39m. Total distance: 83 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.67 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. 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: near the start (NJ 166 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (GSP; US 9 / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wildwood Crest, 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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