How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Highlands, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Highlands, NJ is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Highlands.
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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
6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
551 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Leonardville Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Leonardville Road
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Take the ramp straight
106 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right toward Highlands Business District, Seastreak Ferry
2118 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left onto Waterwitch Avenue
149 m · 18 sec · Waterwitch Avenue
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Turn right onto Bay Avenue
788 ft · 24 sec · Bay Avenue
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Turn right onto Sea Drift Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Sea Drift Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sea Drift Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Highlands.
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.
Main Street
Continue straight
8.17 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.
Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodbridge and Rain Showers near Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Highlands?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Keyport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Woodbridge and 12.2 miles from Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodbridge and Rain Showers near Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near Keyport
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 Keyport.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Highlands. Straight-line distance: 18.72 mi (30.12 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 Highlands
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 4,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.4037200, -73.9915300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highlands (-73.99153, 40.40372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.28 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
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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