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Cities Near Toms River

Cities near Toms River, New Jersey: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Lakewood, Trenton, Jackson. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Toms River, New Jersey is Lakewood, about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Lakewood10 mi / 16 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Trenton34 mi / 55 km1 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip
Jackson37 mi / 60 km1 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip
Perth Amboy38 mi / 62 km1 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip
New Brunswick39 mi / 63 km1 hr 10 minDrive/railDay trip
Staten Island42 mi / 68 km1 hr 16 minDrive/railDay trip
Cherry Hill44 mi / 71 km1 hr 19 minDrive/railDay trip
Coney Island44 mi / 72 km1 hr 20 minDrive/railDay trip
Plainfield48 mi / 78 km1 hr 27 minDrive/railDay trip
Elizabeth49 mi / 79 km1 hr 28 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Toms River

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Lakewood, Trenton, Jackson, Perth Amboy, New Brunswick. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Toms River include Lakewood, Trenton, Jackson, Perth Amboy, New Brunswick. The closest is Lakewood, about 10 miles (16 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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