How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Margate City, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Margate City, NJ is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (138 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
101.35 mi
02h 03m
Flight
85.75 mi
138 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.75 mi
Kilometers
138 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.35 mi
Kilometers
163.1 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Margate City
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Thu, Oct 15, 8:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-10-15T15:57
Arrive Margate City
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
South Toms River
NJ

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Woodbridge
50.6 mi
01h 01m
To Margate City
50.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
Margate City Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Thursday
Using Northfield as the closest live forecast in the Atlantic County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Margate City.

  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

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City

    1420 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Tilton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Mill Road

    2723 ft · 46 sec · East Mill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Margate Boulevard

    2864 ft · 48 sec · Margate Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Downbeach Express

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Downbeach Express

  15. 15

    Continue on North Jerome Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Jerome Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ventnor Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · Ventnor Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ventnor Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
92.2 mi · 91%
Tilton Road
2.4 mi · 2%
Main Street
2.14 mi · 2%
Downbeach Express
1.84 mi · 2%
North Jerome Avenue
0.83 mi · 1%
Margate Boulevard
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

89.2 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Toms River
01h 01m from Woodbridge
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Margate City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Margate City?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

South Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Woodbridge and 50.7 miles from Margate City.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (138 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Margate City.

Stop Ideas Near South Toms River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Toms River, 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 South Toms River.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

55 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

56 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

61 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Margate City. Straight-line distance: 85.75 mi (138 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Margate City

#2 Margate City

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,865
Coordinates39.3278900, -74.5034900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Margate City (-74.50349, 39.32789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.54 L · about $15.38
Round trip
$30.75
7.16 gal · 27.08 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $15.38 $30.75
Mid-grade $4.88 $17.47 $34.93
Premium $5.18 $18.53 $37.05
Diesel $6.32 $22.61 $45.23

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Margate City. The current time is 15:57:13.

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.