How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Hightstown, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Hightstown, NJ is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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.
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Hightstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Hightstown.
-
1
Start on Green Street
19 m · 5 sec · Green Street
-
2
Turn right onto Amboy Avenue
1548 ft · 38 sec · Amboy Avenue
-
3
Turn right onto Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
-
4
Continue on Woodbridge Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue
-
5
Take the ramp slight right
1258 ft · 34 sec
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
1927 ft · 51 sec
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
2199 ft · 53 sec
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
1798 ft · 44 sec
-
9
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
20.2 mi · 23 min · New Jersey Turnpike
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33, NJ 133: Hightstown, Freehold
1.3 km · 2 min
-
11
Continue on Hightstown Bypass
1325 ft · 39 sec · Hightstown Bypass
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33: Hightstown, Freehold
889 ft · 22 sec
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 33 West, NJTP: Hightstown
725 ft · 20 sec
-
14
Turn slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
-
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
133 m · 17 sec · Main Street
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Hightstown.
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
20.2 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Mostly Cloudy near Hightstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Hightstown?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
East Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Woodbridge and 13.9 miles from Hightstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbridge and Mostly Cloudy near Hightstown.
Stop Ideas Near East Brunswick
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 East Brunswick.
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 Hightstown. Straight-line distance: 23.53 mi (37.87 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 Hightstown
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
| Population | 5,276 |
| Coordinates | 40.2695500, -74.5232100 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hightstown (-74.52321, 40.26955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.43 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
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 16, 2026