How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Rumson, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Rumson, NJ is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.43 mi
00h 39m
Flight
19.74 mi
31.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.74 mi
Kilometers
31.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.43 mi
Kilometers
45.76 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rumson
Wed, Sep 23, 12:04 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-09-23T11:24
Arrive Rumson
Wed, Sep 23, 12:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Woodbridge
14.2 mi
00h 19m
To Rumson
14.2 mi
00h 19m

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
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft

    1574 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Newman Springs Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Newman Springs Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Newman Springs Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    756 ft · 17 sec · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pinckney Road

    3001 ft · 51 sec · Pinckney Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Branch Avenue

    1772 ft · 37 sec · Branch Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rumson Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Rumson Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Avenue of Two Rivers

    2055 ft · 1 min · Avenue of Two Rivers

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    829 ft · 23 sec · Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East River Road

    1069 ft · 32 sec · East River Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Black Point Road

    45 m · 7 sec · Black Point Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Black Point Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
17.9 mi · 63%
Rumson Road
3.66 mi · 13%
Main Street
2.14 mi · 8%
Newman Springs Road
2.07 mi · 7%
Pinckney Road
0.57 mi · 2%
Avenue of Two Rivers
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

14.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 19m from Woodbridge
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Mostly Cloudy near Rumson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Woodbridge and 14.2 miles from Rumson.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbridge and Mostly Cloudy near Rumson.

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Rumson. Straight-line distance: 19.74 mi (31.77 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Rumson

#2 Rumson

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population6,671
Coordinates40.3720500, -73.9990300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Rumson (-73.99903, 40.37205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $4.42
Round trip
$8.84
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $4.42 $8.84
Mid-grade $4.97 $4.97 $9.94
Premium $5.26 $5.26 $10.52
Diesel $6.47 $6.47 $12.93

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 Rumson. The current time is 11:24:15.

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.