How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Maple Shade, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Maple Shade, NJ is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
50.67 mi
01h 03m
Flight
40.13 mi
64.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.13 mi
Kilometers
64.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.67 mi
Kilometers
81.54 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Shade
Thu, Sep 17, 7:33 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Thu, Sep 17, 8:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-09-17T18:29
Arrive Maple Shade
Thu, Sep 17, 7:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Eatontown
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Woodbridge
25.4 mi
00h 31m
To Maple Shade
25.4 mi
00h 31m

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 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Maple Shade.

  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

    42.9 mi · 50 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park

    1122 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Route 37 West

    1774 ft · 32 sec · Route 37 West

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 37 East

    35 m · 4 sec · Route 37 East

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 166 North: Lakewood

    601 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Lakewood Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lakewood Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Suburban Drive

    108 m · 18 sec · Suburban Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rivercrest Drive

    111 m · 13 sec · Rivercrest Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivercrest Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
46 mi · 91%
Main Street
2.14 mi · 4%
Lakewood Road
1.14 mi · 2%
Route 37 West
0.34 mi · 1%
Amboy Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
GSP
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

42.9 mi · 00h 50m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatontown
00h 31m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Mostly Cloudy near Maple Shade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Maple Shade?

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Eatontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Woodbridge and 25.4 miles from Maple Shade.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbridge and Mostly Cloudy near Maple Shade.

Stop Ideas Near Eatontown

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

38 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

40 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

47 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

49 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Maple Shade. Straight-line distance: 40.13 mi (64.58 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Maple Shade

#2 Maple Shade

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

Population18,463
Coordinates39.9798400, -74.2070900
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Maple Shade (-74.20709, 39.97984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.77 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.84
3.58 gal · 13.54 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $7.92 $15.84
Mid-grade $4.98 $8.91 $17.81
Premium $5.27 $9.42 $18.85
Diesel $6.22 $11.14 $22.27

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Maple Shade. The current time is 18:29:52.

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.