How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Long Beach, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Long Beach, NJ is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.51 mi
01h 40m
Flight
60.7 mi
97.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.7 mi
Kilometers
97.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.51 mi
Kilometers
124.74 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Nov 12, 8:03 AM EST
Return by in Woodbridge
Thu, Nov 12, 9:43 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-11-12T06:22
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Nov 12, 8:03 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
9:30 PM EST
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
Ramtown
NJ

Census designated place

From Woodbridge
38.8 mi
00h 50m
To Long Beach
38.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
Long Beach Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Thursday
Using Surf City as the closest live forecast in the Ocean County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Long Beach.

  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

    3064 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    999 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Garden State Parkway South

    1492 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    61 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton

    752 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island

    1190 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West 9th Street

    58 m · 11 sec · West 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Long Beach Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Long Beach Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Bergen Avenue

    724 ft · 2 min · East Bergen Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
64.1 mi · 83%
NJ 72 East
7.33 mi · 9%
Long Beach Boulevard
3.08 mi · 4%
Main Street
2.14 mi · 3%
Amboy Avenue
0.29 mi
GSP
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

61 mi · 01h 11m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramtown
00h 50m from Woodbridge
Leave By
3:08 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Woodbridge and Light Rain near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Woodbridge and 38.8 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.02 one way or $22.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Woodbridge and Light Rain near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Ramtown

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

46 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

49 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

52 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

53 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 60.7 mi (97.68 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 Long Beach

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population3,073
Coordinates39.6856800, -74.1448600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Long Beach (-74.14486, 39.68568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.35 L · about $11.02
Round trip
$22.03
5.46 gal · 20.7 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $11.02 $22.03
Mid-grade $4.67 $12.74 $25.48
Premium $4.98 $13.59 $27.17
Diesel $6.27 $17.12 $34.25

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Long Beach. The current time is 06:22:37.

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.