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

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Ocean County, NJ is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
57.53 mi
01h 10m
Flight
47.82 mi
76.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.82 mi
Kilometers
76.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.53 mi
Kilometers
92.59 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean County
Wed, Oct 14, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Wed, Oct 14, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-10-14T01:59
Arrive Ocean County
Wed, Oct 14, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Hamilton
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

From Woodbridge
28.8 mi
00h 35m
To Ocean County
28.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Ocean County.

  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

    49.9 mi · 58 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Forked River

    1814 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lacey Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lacey Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lacey Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
53 mi · 92%
Main Street
2.14 mi · 4%
Lacey Road
1.46 mi · 3%
Forked River
0.36 mi · 1%
Amboy Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
GSP
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

49.9 mi · 00h 58m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 35m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny near Ocean County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Woodbridge and 28.8 miles from Ocean County.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny near Ocean County.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

56 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Ocean County. Straight-line distance: 47.82 mi (76.96 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Ocean County

County in New Jersey, United States

Population614,237
Coordinates39.8660000, -74.2500300
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Ocean County (-74.25003, 39.866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.50
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $8.75 $17.50
Mid-grade $4.88 $9.91 $19.82
Premium $5.18 $10.51 $21.01
Diesel $6.32 $12.84 $25.67

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Ocean County. The current time is 01:59:18.

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.