How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Cranbury, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Cranbury, NJ is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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 Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Cranbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Cranbury.
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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
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Woodbridge Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1258 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
1927 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
2199 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
1798 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
13.9 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick
2176 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Cranbury-South River Road
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Continue on South River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South River Road
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Turn slight right
115 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
676 ft · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Maplewood Avenue
762 ft · 21 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn right onto Plainsboro Road
952 ft · 26 sec · Plainsboro Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plainsboro Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Cranbury.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
13.9 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny near Cranbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Cranbury?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Milltown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Woodbridge and 11.4 miles from Cranbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 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 $3.48 one way or $6.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny near Cranbury.
Stop Ideas Near Milltown
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 Milltown.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Cranbury. Straight-line distance: 20.57 mi (33.11 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 Cranbury
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 4,153 |
| Coordinates | 40.3162200, -74.5137600 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cranbury (-74.51376, 40.31622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.30 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
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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