How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Colts Neck, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Colts Neck, NJ is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Colts Neck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Colts Neck.
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Start on Green Street
19 m · 5 sec · Green Street
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Turn right onto Amboy Avenue
1548 ft · 38 sec · Amboy Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
3064 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
999 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Garden State Parkway South
1492 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Aberdeen
1689 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Lloyd Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lloyd Road
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Turn left
8.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Colts Neck Road
65 m · 4 sec · Colts Neck Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colts Neck Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Colts Neck.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
8.11 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodbridge and Clear near Colts Neck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Colts Neck?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Matawan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Woodbridge and 11.2 miles from Colts Neck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.40 one way or $6.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Woodbridge and Clear near Colts Neck.
Stop Ideas Near Matawan
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 Matawan.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Colts Neck. Straight-line distance: 19.57 mi (31.49 km).
#1 Woodbridge
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 99,430 |
| Coordinates | 40.5576000, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colts Neck
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
| Population | 9,841 |
| Coordinates | 40.2876100, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colts Neck (-74.17237, 40.28761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.31 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.86 | $7.71 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
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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