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

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Ocean City, NJ is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
105.09 mi
02h 08m
Flight
89.76 mi
144.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.76 mi
Kilometers
144.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.09 mi
Kilometers
169.13 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean City
Sat, Oct 17, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Sat, Oct 17, 3:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-10-16T22:56
Arrive Ocean City
Sat, Oct 17, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Beachwood
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Woodbridge
52.6 mi
01h 04m
To Ocean City
52.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
Ocean City Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Friday
Using Middletown as the closest live forecast in the Cape May County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Ocean 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

    95 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Somers Point, Ocean City

    2853 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Laurel Drive

    3117 ft · 2 min · West Laurel Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on MacArthur Boulevard

    3265 ft · 1 min · MacArthur Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on MacArthur Boulevad

    2.6 mi · 5 min · MacArthur Boulevad

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Ocean 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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
98 mi · 93%
MacArthur Boulevad
2.57 mi · 2%
Main Street
2.14 mi · 2%
MacArthur Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
West Laurel Drive
0.59 mi · 1%
Somers Point
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

95 mi · 01h 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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
89.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beachwood
01h 04m from Woodbridge
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodbridge and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Ocean City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Beachwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Woodbridge and 52.6 miles from Ocean City.

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

The direct path is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.89 one way or $31.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodbridge and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Ocean City.

Stop Ideas Near Beachwood

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

56 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

57 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

62 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Ocean City. Straight-line distance: 89.76 mi (144.46 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Ocean City

City in New Jersey

Population10,971
Coordinates39.2776200, -74.5746000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Ocean City (-74.5746, 39.27762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.04 L · about $15.89
Round trip
$31.77
7.42 gal · 28.08 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $15.89 $31.77
Mid-grade $4.86 $18.03 $36.06
Premium $5.17 $19.18 $38.37
Diesel $6.31 $23.42 $46.85

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Ocean City. The current time is 22:56:41.

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.