How far is West Long Branch, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from West Long Branch, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
28.97 mi
00h 33m
Flight
23.2 mi
37.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.2 mi
Kilometers
37.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.97 mi
Kilometers
46.63 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Thu, Sep 17, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in West Long Branch
Thu, Sep 17, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Long Branch
2026-09-17T01:27
Arrive Woodbridge
Thu, Sep 17, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Long Branch
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From West Long Branch
14.3 mi
00h 16m
To Woodbridge
14.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Long Branch and Woodbridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Long Branch and Woodbridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Locust Avenue

    32 m · 10 sec · Locust Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Parker Road

    2327 ft · 1 min · Parker Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Monmouth Road

    1890 ft · 40 sec · Monmouth Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward GSP: Garden State Parkway

    68 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP Notrh: Woodbridge

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward Crossover to Express Roadway

    983 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

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

    856 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

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

    2640 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Amboy Avenue

    1548 ft · 39 sec · Amboy Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Long Branch 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
20.4 mi · 70%
US 9 North
2.31 mi · 8%
GSP North
0.61 mi · 2%
GSP Notrh
0.51 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Parker Road
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 16m from West Long Branch
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Long Branch and Partly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Long Branch to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from West Long Branch and 14.7 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Long Branch and Partly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Long Branch and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 23.2 mi (37.33 km).

West Long Branch

#1 West Long Branch

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population7,875
Coordinates40.2903900, -74.0176400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Locust Avenue (-74.017744, 40.290382)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $4.51
Round trip
$9.03
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $4.51 $9.03
Mid-grade $4.97 $5.07 $10.14
Premium $5.26 $5.37 $10.73
Diesel $6.20 $6.33 $12.66

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between West Long Branch and Woodbridge. The current time is 01:27:02.

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.