How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Keansburg, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Keansburg, NJ is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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 26m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Keansburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Keansburg.
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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
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 36: Keansburg, Atlantic Highlands
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit straight
94 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Hudson Avenue
92 m · 18 sec · Hudson Avenue
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Turn left onto Palmer Avenue
66 m · 8 sec · Palmer Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2364 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Keansburg.
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
Merge slight left
5.99 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny near Keansburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Keansburg?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Laurence Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Woodbridge and 8.5 miles from Keansburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 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 near Keansburg.
Stop Ideas Near Laurence Harbor
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 Laurence Harbor.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Keansburg. Straight-line distance: 11.41 mi (18.36 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 Keansburg
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 9,614 |
| Coordinates | 40.4417700, -74.1298600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keansburg (-74.12986, 40.44177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $2.54 | $5.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
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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