Absecon to Woodbridge is 94.1 miles and takes about 1h 53m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically traversing New Jersey. It's a direct, highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option for a single-day journey. You'll spend most of your time on major parkways and highways, so expect consistent travel speeds. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without many detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47 miles from Absecon, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 94.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive has a 94% highway share, meaning you'll be on major roadways for the vast majority of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 86.9 miles on the Garden State Parkway. You can expect this drive to feel very consistent, with Absecon Boulevard leading you onto the main parkway for most of the journey. The road character remains predominantly high-speed and direct, with minimal transitions to local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 86.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.6 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
16.6 mi into trip|~19m in|GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
89.6 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|GSP / Garden State Parkway
Take the exit onto GSP / Garden State Parkway toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 127
Toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridg...
9
90.8 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 127
Toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, S...
7
91 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 9 North: Woodbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 9 North: Woodbridge
6
93.3 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|CR 514 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 514 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
86.9 mi
1h 42m
US 9
1.7 mi
2m
Absecon Boulevard
1.5 mi
1m
East White Horse Pike
1.2 mi
1m
Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
Shore Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Amboy Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
East Faunce Landing Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 86.9 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Absecon, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ.
1
Start on East Faunce Landing Road
71 ft·5 sec·East Faunce Landing Road
2
Turn left onto NJ 157
0.4 mi·34 sec·Shore Road
3
Take the ramp
133 ft·4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 30
1.5 mi·1 min·Absecon Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 30
1.2 mi·1 min·East White Horse Pike
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North
7
Merge onto GSP
13 mi·15 min·Garden State Parkway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
50 mi·58 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·31 sec
10
Continue on GSP
22 mi·26 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto GSP
1.2 mi·2 min·Garden State Parkway
Exit 127Toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten IslandUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 127Toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten IslandUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward US 9 North: WoodbridgeUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto US 9
1.7 mi·2 min·US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward CR 514: Main Street, Woodbridge, All Turns
16
At end of road, turn right onto CR 514
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto NJ 35
0.3 mi·39 sec·Amboy Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto CR 604
61 ft·2 sec·Green Street
19
Arrive at destination
CR 604
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 53 minutes, this drive is easily completed in a single day. You can leave anytime, but consider avoiding peak commute hours in both Absecon and Woodbridge for a smoother experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops, though it's always wise to start with a full tank. The longest stretch on the Garden State Parkway is quite substantial, so plan for any necessary breaks before you begin that segment or utilize available service areas along the parkway.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47 miles from Absecon, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodbridge, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Absecon, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Absecon, NJ
This is one driving day of about 94.1 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Absecon, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 86.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 46.1 miles from Absecon, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Woodbridge, NJ
The final approach into Woodbridge, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
$10
near mile 94.1
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 77.9
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 94.1
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 94.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.60 one way
$31.20 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$17.09
$34.17
premium
$4.93
$18.25
$36.50
diesel
$5.61
$20.78
$41.55
Estimated Tolls: $5.21
Garden State Parkway
(86.9 mi)$5.21
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.2
0
$9.88
$4.52
Efficient EV
23.5
0
$8.23
$3.76
EV Truck/SUV
37.6
0
$13.17
$6.02
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Absecon, NJ
Evening
in Absecon on Friday
Local time
5:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Woodbridge, NJ
Evening
in Woodbridge on Friday
Local time
5:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Absecon, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 94.1 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, US 9, Absecon Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47 miles from Absecon, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Absecon, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
