How far is Woodbury, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbury, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
88.16 mi
01h 36m
Flight
80.72 mi
129.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.72 mi
Kilometers
129.9 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.16 mi
Kilometers
141.88 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-18T23:36
Arrive Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
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
Shrewsbury
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Woodbury
43.9 mi
00h 48m
To Newark
44.2 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
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Newark.

  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

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi · 75%
I 295 North
12 mi · 14%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 4%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 2%
North Broad Street
0.87 mi · 1%
Broadway
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 48m from Woodbury
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Newark?

The road trip is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Woodbury and 44.2 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 $12.71 one way or $25.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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 Shrewsbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 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 10.5 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 10.5 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 Shrewsbury.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Newark. Straight-line distance: 80.72 mi (129.9 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

City in New Jersey

Population9,813
Coordinates39.8381700, -75.1526800
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Newark

#2 Newark

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

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Cooper Street (-75.15281, 39.838012)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.78 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.41
6.22 gal · 23.56 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.71 $25.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.30 $28.61
Premium $4.95 $15.41 $30.81
Diesel $5.98 $18.60 $37.20

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 Newark. The current time is 23:36:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.