How far is South Toms River, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?
The driving distance from South Toms River, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Toms River and Woodbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Toms River and Woodbridge.
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Start on the route
947 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit straight toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York
1057 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22.6 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1284 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge
1837 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 514: Main Street, Woodbridge, All Turns
856 ft · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2640 ft · 1 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 South Toms River and Woodbridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Toms River and Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Toms River to Woodbridge?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 25.2 miles from South Toms River and 25.5 miles from Woodbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Toms River and Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Eatontown
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 Eatontown.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Toms River and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 42.74 mi (68.78 km).
#1 South Toms River
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,712 |
| Coordinates | 39.9420600, -74.2043100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $4.28 | $7.66 | $15.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $9.26 | $18.51 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
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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