How far is Manalapan, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Manalapan, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.63 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.56 mi
34.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.56 mi
Kilometers
34.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.63 mi
Kilometers
41.25 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Fri, Sep 25, 12:21 PM EDT
Return by in Manalapan
Fri, Sep 25, 12:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manalapan
2026-09-25T11:42
Arrive Woodbridge
Fri, Sep 25, 12:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manalapan
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Manalapan
15.3 mi
00h 19m
To Woodbridge
10.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Iron Ore Road

    96 m · 7 sec · Iron Ore Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    3140 ft · 60 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    20 mi · 23 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

    679 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Woodbridge

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto CR 514 East: Woodbridge

    990 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Woodbridge Avenue

    2988 ft · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Amboy Avenue

    1548 ft · 39 sec · Amboy Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
20 mi · 78%
Main Street
2.41 mi · 9%
I 287 North
0.84 mi · 3%
Woodbridge Avenue
0.57 mi · 2%
Amboy Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
CR 514 East
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Turn right onto New Jersey Turnpike

20 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
00h 19m from Manalapan
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Manalapan and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Manalapan and 10.4 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Manalapan and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Helmetta

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manalapan and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 21.56 mi (34.69 km).

Manalapan

#1 Manalapan

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population39,225
Coordinates40.2573300, -74.3957100
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Iron Ore Road (-74.395568, 40.257393)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.91
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $3.96 $7.91
Mid-grade $4.95 $4.46 $8.92
Premium $5.24 $4.72 $9.44
Diesel $6.45 $5.80 $11.60

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Manalapan and Woodbridge. The current time is 11:42:24.

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.