How far is Woodbury Heights, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbury Heights, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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 of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury Heights and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury Heights and Newark.
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Start on 4th Street
55 m · 10 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Elm Avenue
1603 ft · 39 sec · Elm Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodbury-Glassboro Road
3185 ft · 54 sec · Woodbury-Glassboro Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Evergreen Avenue
84 m · 5 sec · South Evergreen Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Evergreen Avenue
135 m · 7 sec · South Evergreen Avenue
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Turn right onto South Barber Avenue
3133 ft · 2 min · South Barber Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto Edith Avenue
72 m · 10 sec · Edith Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
755 ft · 15 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
852 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway
2651 ft · 45 sec · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1245 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2639 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2795 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2085 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury Heights and Newark.
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
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
51.9 mi · 01h 01m
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 Showers leaving Woodbury Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury Heights to Newark?
The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Woodbury Heights and 44.8 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Woodbury Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury Heights and Newark. Straight-line distance: 81.93 mi (131.85 km).
#1 Woodbury Heights
Borough of New Jersey, United States
| Population | 2,970 |
| Coordinates | 39.8170600, -75.1551800 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $4.09 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.53 | $29.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.65 | $31.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.90 | $37.79 |
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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