How far is Lacey, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Lacey, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
60.15 mi
00h 57m
Flight
47.33 mi
76.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.33 mi
Kilometers
76.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.15 mi
Kilometers
96.8 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
Thu, Oct 15, 2:01 PM EDT
Return by in Lacey
Thu, Oct 15, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lacey
2026-10-15T13:03
Arrive Woodbridge
Thu, Oct 15, 2:01 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
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lacey
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
Hamilton
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

From Lacey
29.5 mi
00h 28m
To Woodbridge
30.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3144 ft · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lacey Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lacey Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Dover Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Dover Road

    637 ft · 23 sec · Dover Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York

    1057 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    22.6 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 514: Main Street, Woodbridge, All Turns

    856 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2640 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Amboy Avenue

    1548 ft · 39 sec · Amboy Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lacey 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
46 mi · 77%
Dover Road
6.94 mi · 12%
US 9 North
2.31 mi · 4%
Lacey Road
1.29 mi · 2%
GSP North
0.61 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

22.6 mi · 00h 27m

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 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 28m from Lacey
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lacey and Mostly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Lacey and 30.7 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lacey and Mostly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hamilton, 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 Hamilton.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

56 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lacey and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 47.33 mi (76.17 km).

Lacey

#1 Lacey

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population29,760
Coordinates39.8726200, -74.2951400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Lacey Station Road (-74.287436, 39.879865)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.03 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.21
4.24 gal · 16.06 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $9.11 $18.21
Mid-grade $4.88 $10.34 $20.69
Premium $5.18 $10.97 $21.94
Diesel $6.32 $13.39 $26.78

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lacey and Woodbridge. The current time is 13:03:53.

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.