How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Allentown, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Allentown, NJ is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.83 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.59 mi
49.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.59 mi
Kilometers
49.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.83 mi
Kilometers
57.66 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Wed, Sep 23, 12:54 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 1:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-09-23T12:05
Arrive Allentown
Wed, Sep 23, 12:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Woodbridge
17.9 mi
00h 24m
To Allentown
18 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodbridge Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    1927 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2199 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    1798 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    26.6 mi · 31 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points

    3161 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 195: Trenton, Shore Points

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Shore Points

    1525 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown

    736 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Allentown

    86 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Waker Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Waker Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Maiden Lane

    6 m · 1 sec · Maiden Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maiden Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
26.6 mi · 74%
Main Street
2.41 mi · 7%
Central Jersey Expressway
1.89 mi · 5%
I 195
1.26 mi · 4%
Woodbridge Avenue
0.94 mi · 3%
I 95 South
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

26.6 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 24m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Woodbridge and 18 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.61 one way or $11.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 30.59 mi (49.23 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Allentown

Borough of New Jersey

Population1,761
Coordinates40.1778900, -74.5834900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Allentown (-74.58349, 40.17789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $5.61
Round trip
$11.22
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $5.61 $11.22
Mid-grade $4.97 $6.31 $12.62
Premium $5.26 $6.68 $13.36
Diesel $6.47 $8.21 $16.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Allentown. The current time is 12:05:21.

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.