How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Milford, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Milford, NJ is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
50.06 mi
01h 15m
Flight
42.53 mi
68.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.53 mi
Kilometers
68.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.06 mi
Kilometers
80.56 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Wed, Sep 23, 4:12 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 5:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-09-23T14:56
Arrive Milford
Wed, Sep 23, 4:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Readington
NJ

Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

From Woodbridge
25 mi
00h 37m
To Milford
25.1 mi
00h 37m

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
65°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodbridge Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North

    2739 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    559 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 22 West: Clinton

    3161 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington, Princeton, Raritan

    1309 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Packer Avenue

    146 m · 8 sec · Packer Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Packer Avenue

    1154 ft · 24 sec · Packer Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Parker Avenue

    110 m · 7 sec · Parker Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Parker Avenue

    1145 ft · 23 sec · Parker Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    2293 ft · 46 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    122 m · 8 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Kingwood Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Kingwood Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Race Street

    536 ft · 13 sec · Race Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harrison Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Milford - Frenchtown Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Milford - Frenchtown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Frenchtown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Frenchtown Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 North
14.6 mi · 29%
US 202 South
14 mi · 28%
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
10.2 mi · 20%
US 22 West
2.99 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.41 mi · 5%
Milford - Frenchtown Road
1.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 287 North

Continue straight

14 mi · 00h 16m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
42.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Readington
00h 37m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Readington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Woodbridge and 25.1 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Readington

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

30 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Milford. Straight-line distance: 42.53 mi (68.44 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Milford

Borough of New Jersey

Population1,176
Coordinates40.5687100, -75.0946200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Milford (-75.09462, 40.56871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.69 L · about $7.82
Round trip
$15.64
3.54 gal · 13.38 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $7.82 $15.64
Mid-grade $4.97 $8.79 $17.59
Premium $5.26 $9.31 $18.62
Diesel $6.47 $11.44 $22.89

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 Milford. The current time is 14:56:58.

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.