How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Lawrence, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Lawrence, NJ is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.91 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.56 mi
45.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.56 mi
Kilometers
45.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.91 mi
Kilometers
49.75 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Wed, Sep 23, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 3:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-09-23T14:15
Arrive Lawrence
Wed, Sep 23, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Kendall Park
NJ

Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey

From Woodbridge
15.4 mi
00h 24m
To Lawrence
15.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Green Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left toward Woodbridge Mall, U Turn

    1908 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Montague Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · Montague Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    17 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Green Street

    105 m · 15 sec · Green Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    634 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    118 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    802 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1434 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1083 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 533 South: Quaker Bridge Road

    1027 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Quaker Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Quaker Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lawrence Station Road

    1 km · 1 min · Lawrence Station Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Fountayne Boulevard

    44 m · 10 sec · Fountayne Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Fountayne Boulevard

    36 m · 11 sec · Fountayne Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fountayne Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Green Street
26.9 mi · 87%
Quaker Bridge Road
1.28 mi · 4%
Lawrence Station Road
0.63 mi · 2%
Woodbridge Mall
0.36 mi · 1%
CR 533 South
0.19 mi · 1%
Fountayne Boulevard
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Green Street

Continue straight

12.1 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kendall Park
00h 24m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kendall Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Woodbridge and 15.5 miles from Lawrence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

28 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 28.56 mi (45.96 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Lawrence

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population32,595
Coordinates40.2740000, -74.6796000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Lawrence (-74.6796, 40.274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.13 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.63
2.18 gal · 8.26 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $4.82 $9.63
Mid-grade $4.97 $5.42 $10.83
Premium $5.26 $5.73 $11.47
Diesel $6.47 $7.05 $14.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Lawrence. The current time is 14:15:09.

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.