How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Freehold, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Freehold, 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 20.6 miles (33.1 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.42 mi
00h 32m
Flight
20.56 mi
33.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.56 mi
Kilometers
33.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.42 mi
Kilometers
36.08 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freehold
Wed, Oct 14, 9:43 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Wed, Oct 14, 10:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-10-14T09:10
Arrive Freehold
Wed, Oct 14, 9:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brownville
NJ

City in New York, United States of America

From Woodbridge
11.2 mi
00h 16m
To Freehold
11.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    7 mi · 10 min · US Highway 9

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 18 South: Asbury Park, Shore Points

    2360 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 79 South: Freehold

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Marlboro Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Marlboro Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Broadway Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    790 ft · 13 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
6.97 mi · 31%
NJ 18 South
5.12 mi · 23%
Garden State Parkway
3.49 mi · 16%
Main Street
2.14 mi · 10%
South Main Street
1.62 mi · 7%
Marlboro Road
0.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 9

Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

6.97 mi · 00h 10m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownville
00h 16m from Woodbridge
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

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?

Brownville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Woodbridge and 11.2 miles from Freehold.

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 1.8 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Freehold.

Stop Ideas Near Brownville

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

17 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Freehold. Straight-line distance: 20.56 mi (33.09 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Freehold

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,658
Coordinates40.2601100, -74.2737600
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Freehold (-74.27376, 40.26011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.99 L · about $3.40
Round trip
$6.81
1.58 gal · 5.98 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Freehold. The current time is 09:10:55.

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.