How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Shrewsbury, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Shrewsbury, NJ is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Shrewsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Shrewsbury.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1258 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
1927 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
2199 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
1798 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
26.6 mi · 31 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
3161 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Shore Points
1525 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
736 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hightstown, Industrial Park
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
113 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Old York Road
1135 ft · 24 sec · Old York Road
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Turn right onto Stone Tavern Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Stone Tavern Road
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Turn left onto Zachary Drive
23 m · 3 sec · Zachary Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zachary Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Shrewsbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
26.6 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Rain leaving Woodbridge and Light Rain near Shrewsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Shrewsbury?
The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Woodbridge and 18.7 miles from Shrewsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Woodbridge and Light Rain near Shrewsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg
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 Jamesburg.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 28.94 mi (46.57 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 Shrewsbury
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 4,040 |
| Coordinates | 40.1826100, -74.5293200 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shrewsbury (-74.52932, 40.18261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.04 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
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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