How far is Shrewsbury, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Shrewsbury, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shrewsbury and Woodbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury and Woodbridge.
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Start on Zachary Drive
23 m · 5 sec · Zachary Drive
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Turn right onto Stone Tavern Road
2775 ft · 57 sec · Stone Tavern Road
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Turn right onto Sharon Station Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Sharon Station Road
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Turn left onto Herbert Road
3206 ft · 1 min · Herbert Road
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Turn right onto Old York Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Old York Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight right
29 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike
20 mi · 23 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 Shrewsbury 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
Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike
20 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Light Rain leaving Shrewsbury and Rain near Woodbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shrewsbury to Woodbridge?
The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 16.3 miles from Shrewsbury and 22.9 miles from Woodbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Shrewsbury and Rain near Woodbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Helmetta
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 Helmetta.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 28.94 mi (46.57 km).
#1 Shrewsbury
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 4,040 |
| Coordinates | 40.1826100, -74.5293200 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.04 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
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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