How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Phillipsburg, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Phillipsburg, NJ is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Phillipsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Phillipsburg.
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Start on Green Street
19 m · 5 sec · Green Street
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Turn right onto Amboy Avenue
1548 ft · 38 sec · Amboy Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Woodbridge Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North
2739 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right
559 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
25.8 mi · 30 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight toward Morris Street
63 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Morris Street
139 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Morris Street
38 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Morris Street
84 m · 10 sec · Morris Street
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Turn right onto Miller Street
625 ft · 30 sec · Miller Street
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Turn right onto Hudson Street
36 m · 3 sec · Hudson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Phillipsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
25.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Phillipsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Phillipsburg?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Woodbridge and 28 miles from Phillipsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Phillipsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Bedminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedminster.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Phillipsburg. Straight-line distance: 48.41 mi (77.91 km).
#1 Woodbridge
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 99,430 |
| Coordinates | 40.5576000, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phillipsburg
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 14,238 |
| Coordinates | 40.6937100, -75.1901800 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Phillipsburg (-75.19018, 40.69371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.42 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $9.79 | $19.57 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $10.36 | $20.73 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $12.74 | $25.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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