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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.68 mi
00h 38m
Flight
23.53 mi
37.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.53 mi
Kilometers
37.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.68 mi
Kilometers
44.55 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hightstown
Thu, Sep 17, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Thu, Sep 17, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-09-17T10:14
Arrive Hightstown
Thu, Sep 17, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
East Brunswick
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Woodbridge
13.9 mi
00h 19m
To Hightstown
13.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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. 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

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodbridge Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    1927 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2199 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    1798 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    20.2 mi · 23 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33, NJ 133: Hightstown, Freehold

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Hightstown Bypass

    1325 ft · 39 sec · Hightstown Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33: Hightstown, Freehold

    889 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 33 West, NJTP: Hightstown

    725 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    133 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  16. 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.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
20.2 mi · 73%
Main Street
2.49 mi · 9%
NJ 33
1 mi · 4%
Woodbridge Avenue
0.94 mi · 3%
I 95 South
0.76 mi · 3%
I 95
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Brunswick
00h 19m from Woodbridge
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

8 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

21 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
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).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Hightstown

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population5,276
Coordinates40.2695500, -74.5232100
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Hightstown (-74.52321, 40.26955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $4.34
Round trip
$8.67
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Hightstown. The current time is 10:14:28.

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.