Which airport should I fly into for Toms River?

For long-haul and international flights, Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) is the main gateway near Toms River. The closest airport, Ocean County Airport (MJX), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Toms River?

The nearest is about 6 mi (9 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Toms River?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Toms River

The closest airports to Toms River, New Jersey: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Toms River, New Jersey is Ocean County Airport (MJX), about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Atlantic City International Airport (ACY).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
MJX	Ocean County AirportToms River, United States	6 mi / 9 km	19 min	Regional
NEL	Lakehurst NAES /Maxfield FieldLakehurst, United States	10 mi / 16 km	34 min	Regional
BLM	Monmouth Executive AirportBelmar/Farmingdale, United States	17 mi / 27 km	32 min	Regional
LLY	South Jersey Regional AirportMount Holly, United States	34 mi / 55 km	1 hr 1 min	Regional
TTN	Trenton Mercer AirportTrenton, United States	39 mi / 63 km	1 hr 10 min	Regional
ACY	Atlantic City International AirportAtlantic City, United States	40 mi / 64 km	1 hr 11 min	International
PNE	Northeast Philadelphia AirportPhiladelphia, United States	44 mi / 71 km	1 hr 19 min	Regional
JVI	Central Jersey Regional AirportManville, United States	45 mi / 72 km	1 hr 20 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Ocean County Airport (MJX) is the most convenient at about 6 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) (40 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Toms River. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with MJX.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near MJX saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Toms River is Ocean County Airport (MJX), about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road.