How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Spring Lake, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Spring Lake, NJ is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.38 mi
00h 49m
Flight
31.02 mi
49.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.02 mi
Kilometers
49.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.38 mi
Kilometers
58.54 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Lake
Thu, Sep 17, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Thu, Sep 17, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-09-17T07:49
Arrive Spring Lake
Thu, Sep 17, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Lincroft
NJ

Census designated place

From Woodbridge
18.1 mi
00h 24m
To Spring Lake
18.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Spring Lake.

  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

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls

    1319 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wayside Road

    1727 ft · 34 sec · Wayside Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP South, NJ 18 South, NJ 36 East

    1166 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Neptune

    1356 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    95 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight

    140 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West Sylvania Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sylvania Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    887 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Jersey Avenue

    17 m · 3 sec · Jersey Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jersey Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
21.3 mi · 58%
GSP South
6.38 mi · 18%
Main Street
3.15 mi · 9%
West Sylvania Avenue
1.41 mi · 4%
3rd Avenue
0.95 mi · 3%
NJ 33 East
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

18.2 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincroft
00h 24m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Spring Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Spring Lake?

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Woodbridge and 18.2 miles from Spring Lake.

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

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Spring Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Lincroft

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

42 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Spring Lake. Straight-line distance: 31.02 mi (49.92 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Spring Lake

#2 Spring Lake

Borough of New Jersey

Population2,891
Coordinates40.1534500, -74.0281900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Spring Lake (-74.02819, 40.15345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $5.66
Round trip
$11.33
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $5.66 $11.33
Mid-grade $4.97 $6.37 $12.73
Premium $5.26 $6.73 $13.47
Diesel $6.20 $7.94 $15.88

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Spring Lake. The current time is 07:49:49.

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.