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Trip from Absecon, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

92.2 mi

148 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Absecon, NJ, NJ

Absecon, NJ

Garrison Gao

township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Woodbridge, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Absecon, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 92.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Shore Road, Absecon Boulevard, East White Horse Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.29 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 92.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 92.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shore Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Absecon, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Absecon, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Shore Road
Absecon Boulevard
East White Horse Pike
GSP Toll North
Garden State Parkway
US 9 North
CR 514
Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Shore Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Absecon, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ.

1

Start on East Faunce Landing Road

72 ft · 6 sec · East Faunce Landing Road
2

Turn left onto Shore Road

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Shore Road
3

Take the ramp right

135 ft · 4 sec
4

Turn right onto Absecon Boulevard

1.5 mi · 1 min · Absecon Boulevard
5

Continue on East White Horse Pike

1.2 mi · 1 min · East White Horse Pike
6

Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North

0.3 mi · 38 sec · GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North
7

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

13 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway
8

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

50 mi · 58 min · Garden State Parkway
9

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 31 sec
10

Continue on Garden State Parkway

22 mi · 26 min · Garden State Parkway
11

Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

1.2 mi · 2 min · GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
12

Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
13

Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

0.3 mi · 45 sec · US 9 North: Woodbridge
14

Merge slight left

1.7 mi · 2 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward CR 514: Main Street, Woodbridge, All Turns

0.2 mi · 27 sec · CR 514: Main Street, Woodbridge, All Turns
16

At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
17

Turn left onto Amboy Avenue

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Amboy Avenue
18

Turn left onto Green Street

62 ft · 2 sec · Green Street
19

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.1 mi from Absecon, NJ · 43m into the drive

Downtown Hamilton, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hamilton, NJ

46 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lacey, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hamilton, NJ

Meal break

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.29 one way

$30.57 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.74 $33.48
premium $4.93 $17.88 $35.76
diesel $5.61 $20.36 $40.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$15

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.7 0 $9.68 $4.43
Efficient EV 23.1 0 $8.07 $3.69
EV Truck/SUV 36.9 0 $12.91 $5.90

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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

Afternoon in Absecon on Friday

Local time

1:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodbridge, NJ

Afternoon in Woodbridge on Friday

Local time

1:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 26m 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 92.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Shore Road, Absecon Boulevard, East White Horse Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.1 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 $15.29 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.

The drive from Absecon, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Absecon, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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