How far is Lakehurst, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakehurst, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
50.9 mi
00h 55m
Flight
37.55 mi
60.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.55 mi
Kilometers
60.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.9 mi
Kilometers
81.92 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Fri, Sep 18, 6:54 AM EDT
Return by in Lakehurst
Fri, Sep 18, 7:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakehurst
2026-09-18T05:59
Arrive Woodbridge
Fri, Sep 18, 6:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakehurst
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
Eatontown
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Lakehurst
25.3 mi
00h 27m
To Woodbridge
25.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1871 ft · 45 sec

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Lakehurst Circle

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Lakehurst Circle

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Woodbridge

    1 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood

    1664 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    2425 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

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

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    856 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

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

    2640 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Amboy Avenue

    1548 ft · 39 sec · Amboy Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakehurst 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
36.9 mi · 72%
Lakehurst Circle
8.07 mi · 16%
US 9 North
2.31 mi · 5%
GSP North
1.38 mi · 3%
GSP Toll North
0.63 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

22.4 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatontown
00h 27m from Lakehurst
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakehurst and Sunny near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Eatontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Lakehurst and 25.6 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eatontown

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

38 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

40 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

47 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

49 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakehurst and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 37.55 mi (60.43 km).

Lakehurst

#1 Lakehurst

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population2,731
Coordinates40.0145600, -74.3112600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: NJ 70 (-74.311235, 40.014562)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.8 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.93
3.6 gal · 13.6 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $7.97 $15.93
Mid-grade $4.98 $8.96 $17.91
Premium $5.27 $9.48 $18.95
Diesel $6.22 $11.20 $22.40

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakehurst and Woodbridge. The current time is 05:59:26.

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.