How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Seaside Heights, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Seaside Heights, NJ is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
50.17 mi
01h 11m
Flight
43.82 mi
70.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.82 mi
Kilometers
70.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.17 mi
Kilometers
80.74 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seaside Heights
Sun, Sep 20, 11:18 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Sun, Sep 20, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-09-20T10:06
Arrive Seaside Heights
Sun, Sep 20, 11:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Tinton Falls
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Woodbridge
25.1 mi
00h 35m
To Seaside Heights
25.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Seaside Heights.

  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

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    3156 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton

    824 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3277 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Avenue

    567 ft · 10 sec · Main Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Ocean Avenue

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Ocean Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Anna O Hankins Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Anna O Hankins Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    869 ft · 27 sec · West Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hiering Avenue

    1178 ft · 32 sec · Hiering Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Ocean Terrace

    1492 ft · 43 sec · Ocean Terrace

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Sheridan Avenue

    623 ft · 27 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sheridan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
29.6 mi · 59%
NJ 34 South
7.5 mi · 15%
West Central Avenue
3.63 mi · 7%
Ocean Avenue
3.46 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.14 mi · 4%
Anna O Hankins Boulevard
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

26.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
43.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tinton Falls
00h 35m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodbridge and Chance Rain Showers near Seaside Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Seaside Heights?

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 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?

Tinton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Woodbridge and 25.1 miles from Seaside Heights.

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

The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodbridge and Chance Rain Showers near Seaside Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Tinton Falls

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

36 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

44 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

45 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Seaside Heights. Straight-line distance: 43.82 mi (70.52 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Seaside Heights

#2 Seaside Heights

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population3,024
Coordinates39.9442900, -74.0729100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Seaside Heights (-74.07291, 39.94429)

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 43m
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
6.7 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
3.54 gal · 13.4 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.99 $8.83 $17.65
Premium $5.27 $9.32 $18.65
Diesel $6.43 $11.38 $22.77

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Seaside Heights. The current time is 10:06:27.

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.