How far is Alpha, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Alpha, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.69 mi
00h 57m
Flight
46.4 mi
74.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.4 mi
Kilometers
74.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.69 mi
Kilometers
89.63 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 12:49 PM EDT
Return by in Alpha
Wed, Sep 23, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpha
2026-09-23T11:52
Arrive Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 12:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpha
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bedminster
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Alpha
27 mi
00h 28m
To Woodbridge
28.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alpha and Woodbridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpha and Woodbridge.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    19 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2374 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto New Brunswick Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · New Brunswick Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    111 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22 East

    709 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East, US 22 East: New York

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    25.8 mi · 30 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville

    2692 ft · 35 sec · Ramp to I-287

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Somerville

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Street East

    63 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Quality Way

    966 ft · 30 sec · Quality Way

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Green Street

    1409 ft · 37 sec · Green Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward CR 604 East: Green Street

    3266 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpha and Woodbridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
25.8 mi · 46%
I 287 South
20.3 mi · 36%
US 1 North
3.88 mi · 7%
New Brunswick Avenue
1.03 mi · 2%
I 78 East
0.62 mi · 1%
CR 604 East
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

25.8 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedminster
00h 28m from Alpha
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Alpha and Partly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpha to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Alpha and 28.8 miles from Woodbridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alpha and Partly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Bedminster

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bedminster, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedminster.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

30 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

40 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpha and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 46.4 mi (74.67 km).

Alpha

#1 Alpha

Borough in Warren County, New Jersey

Population2,263
Coordinates40.6670400, -75.1574000
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.157506, 40.667021)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.44 L · about $8.70
Round trip
$17.41
3.94 gal · 14.88 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $8.70 $17.41
Mid-grade $4.97 $9.79 $19.57
Premium $5.26 $10.36 $20.73
Diesel $6.47 $12.74 $25.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpha and Woodbridge. The current time is 11:52:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.