How far is Cranbury, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Cranbury, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cranbury and Woodbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranbury and Woodbridge.
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Start on Plainsboro Road
952 ft · 29 sec · Plainsboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maplewood Avenue
72 m · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn right onto Half Acre Road
87 m · 10 sec · Half Acre Road
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Turn left
603 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right onto South River Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South River Road
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Continue on Cranbury-South River Road
2797 ft · 60 sec · Cranbury-South River Road
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Turn right onto Forsgate Drive
48 m · 3 sec · Forsgate Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
3054 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP North: New York City
2247 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right
2858 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
13.8 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
679 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Woodbridge
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight right onto CR 514 East: Woodbridge
990 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto Woodbridge Avenue
2988 ft · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Amboy Avenue
1548 ft · 39 sec · Amboy Avenue
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Turn left onto Green Street
19 m · 2 sec · Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cranbury and Woodbridge.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
13.8 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cranbury and Sunny near Woodbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cranbury to Woodbridge?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Milltown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Cranbury and 13.6 miles from Woodbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cranbury and Sunny near Woodbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Milltown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milltown.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cranbury and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 20.57 mi (33.11 km).
#1 Cranbury
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 4,153 |
| Coordinates | 40.3162200, -74.5137600 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbridge
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 99,430 |
| Coordinates | 40.5576000, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.29 | $8.59 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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