How far is Woodbury, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?

Fastest route

The route from Woodbury, New Jersey to Jersey City, New Jersey is approximately 93.2 miles long and takes around 1 hour and 42 minutes via I-95 N. The route has tolls.

Directions

  1. Head northwest on Cooper St toward S Broad St.
  2. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto N Broad St. Pass by AutoZone Auto Parts (on the left in 1.1 mi).
  3. Merge onto I-295 N via the ramp on the left to I-76/Camden/Philadelphia.
  4. Continue on I-295 N. Take NJ Tpke and I-95 N to Center St in Jersey City. Take the Columbus Drive exit from I-78 E/New Jersey Tpke Newark Bay Ext.
  5. Use the right 2 lanes to take the I-295 N exit.
  6. Take exit 36 A to merge onto NJ-73 S toward Berlin.
  7. Use the right lane to take the ramp to Turnpike Entrance. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for New York and merge onto NJ Tpke (Toll road).
  8. Keep right at the fork to stay on NJ Tpke, following signs for New Jersey Tpke (Toll road).
  9. Continue onto I-95 N/NJ Tpke (Toll road).
  10. Use the 2nd from the right lane to take exit 14-14C for I-78 toward US-1/US-9/Newark Arpt/Holland Tunl (Toll road).
  11. Keep left at the fork to continue on Exit 14 A-C, following signs for I-78 E/Bayonne/Jersey City/Holland Tunnel and merge onto I-78 E/New Jersey Tpke Newark Bay Ext (Toll road).
  12. Take the Columbus Drive exit toward Jersey City (Toll road).
  13. Take Columbus Dr to your destination.
  14. Use the right lane to merge onto Center St. Center St turns slightly right and becomes Columbus Dr.
  15. Turn right onto Marin Blvd. Your destination is in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Make sure to check traffic conditions before starting your journey.
  • 💰 Keep in mind that this route has tolls, so be prepared with sufficient change or an electronic toll collection device.
  • 🛣️ Follow the signs for I-295 N, NJ Tpke, and I-95 N to stay on the correct highways.
  • ⚠️ Pay attention to the Columbus Drive exit when approaching Jersey City.
  • 📱 Consider using a navigation app or GPS device for real-time guidance during your trip.
  • 🕒 Allow extra time for unexpected delays, especially during peak travel hours.
Trip Tools

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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
90.84 mi
01h 37m
Flight
83.62 mi
134.57 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.62 mi
Kilometers
134.57 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.84 mi
Kilometers
146.19 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sun, Apr 19, 2:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive Jersey City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Woodbury
45.3 mi
00h 48m
To Jersey City
45.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Jersey City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Jersey City.

  1. 1

    Start on Cooper Street

    35 m · 8 sec · Cooper Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Edith Avenue

    72 m · 10 sec · Edith Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    755 ft · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Broadway

    852 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    2651 ft · 45 sec · Broadway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1245 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue

    98 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North

    1.1 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Jersey City.

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
70.9 mi · 78%
I 295 North
12 mi · 13%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi · 2%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.06 mi · 1%
North Broad Street
0.87 mi · 1%
US 1 Truck North
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

56.4 mi · 01h 07m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 48m from Woodbury
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Woodbury and 45.5 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 83.62 mi (134.57 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

City in New Jersey

Population9,813
Coordinates39.8381700, -75.1526800
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Jersey City

#2 Jersey City

The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.

Population262,075
Coordinates40.7281600, -74.0776400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Cooper Street (-75.15281, 39.838012)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.13 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.15
6.4 gal · 24.26 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.08 $26.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.72 $29.43
Premium $4.95 $15.85 $31.71
Diesel $5.98 $19.14 $38.27

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Jersey City. The current time is 23:37:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.