How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Absecon, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Absecon, NJ is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
92.07 mi
01h 54m
Flight
78.81 mi
126.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.81 mi
Kilometers
126.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.07 mi
Kilometers
148.17 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Absecon
Fri, Apr 17, 12:48 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Fri, Apr 17, 2:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-04-17T10:54
Arrive Absecon
Fri, Apr 17, 12:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
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
Maple Shade
NJ

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

From Woodbridge
46 mi
00h 57m
To Absecon
46 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    19 m · 5 sec · Green Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Amboy Avenue

    1548 ft · 38 sec · Amboy Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3064 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    999 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Garden State Parkway South

    1492 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    76.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Port Republic, Smithville

    9.6 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Faunce Landing Road

    22 m · 3 sec · East Faunce Landing Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Faunce Landing Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
79.7 mi · 87%
US 9 South
9.6 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.14 mi · 2%
Amboy Avenue
0.29 mi
GSP
0.28 mi
East Faunce Landing Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

76.7 mi · 01h 29m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
78.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Shade
00h 57m from Woodbridge
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Absecon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Maple Shade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Woodbridge and 46 miles from Absecon.

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

The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maple Shade

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

52 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

54 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

61 mi away
French and Albany Streets
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

63 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Absecon. Straight-line distance: 78.81 mi (126.84 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Absecon

#2 Absecon

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population8,789
Coordinates39.4284500, -74.4957100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Absecon (-74.49571, 39.42845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.3 L · about $13.28
Round trip
$26.56
6.5 gal · 24.6 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.28 $26.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.95 $29.89
Premium $4.95 $16.10 $32.20
Diesel $5.98 $19.44 $38.87

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Absecon. The current time is 10:54:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.