The drive from Atlantic County, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 95.9 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Pomona Road, White Horse Pike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.9 miles on Garden State Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48 miles from Atlantic County, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 95.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h highway drive covering 95.9 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Pomona Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.9 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 82.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Pomona Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near US 30 / White Horse Pike.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 95.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 30 / White Horse Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.5 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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3 mi into trip|~6m in|US 30 / White Horse Pike
Turn sharp right onto US 30 / White Horse Pike
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
18.4 mi into trip|~26m 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
91.5 mi into trip|~1h 52m 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
92.7 mi into trip|~1h 54m 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
92.9 mi into trip|~1h 55m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Atlantic County, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
9 mi in|~15m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
82.9 mi
1h 37m
Pomona Road
3.7 mi
6m
White Horse Pike
2.2 mi
2m
Leipzig Avenue
2 mi
3m
US 9
1.7 mi
2m
Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
Race Track Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Tilton Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 82.9 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic County, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ.
1
Start on this road
328 ft·26 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Lombard Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·Lombard Street
3
Turn right onto CR 670
2.0 mi·3 min·Leipzig Avenue
4
Turn straight onto CR 670
0.4 mi·47 sec·Race Track Road
5
Turn straight onto CR 563
0.3 mi·38 sec·Tilton Road
6
Turn sharp right onto US 30
2.2 mi·2 min·White Horse Pike
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 575
3.7 mi·6 min·Pomona Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
9
Merge onto GSP
9.1 mi·10 min·Garden State Parkway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
50 mi·58 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·31 sec
12
Continue on GSP
22 mi·26 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
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.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward US 9 North: WoodbridgeUse the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto US 9
1.7 mi·2 min·US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward CR 514: Main Street, Woodbridge, All Turns
18
At end of road, turn right onto CR 514
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto NJ 35
0.3 mi·39 sec·Amboy Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto CR 604
61 ft·2 sec·Green Street
21
Arrive at destination
CR 604
Trip Plan
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 48 miles from Atlantic County, NJ, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.9 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 1h 1m 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 37m
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 Atlantic County, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Atlantic County, NJ
This is one driving day of about 95.9 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Atlantic County, 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 82.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48 mi from Atlantic County, NJ
· 1h 1m into the drive
The midpoint is around 48 miles from Atlantic County, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.9 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Woodbridge, NJ.
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 95.9
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 79.4
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 95.9
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 95.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.90 one way
$31.80 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$17.41
$34.83
premium
$4.93
$18.60
$37.20
diesel
$5.61
$21.17
$42.35
Estimated Tolls: $4.97
Garden State Parkway
(82.9 mi)$4.97
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: 33.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.8
0
$10.07
$4.60
Efficient EV
24
0
$8.39
$3.84
EV Truck/SUV
38.4
0
$13.43
$6.14
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Atlantic County, NJ
Afternoon
in Atlantic County on Friday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Woodbridge, NJ
Afternoon
in Woodbridge on Friday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 to 10 mph34% chanceLive 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
2h on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Atlantic County, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 95.9 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Pomona Road, White Horse Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48 miles from Atlantic County, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.90 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 is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 95.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 30 / White Horse Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.5 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Atlantic County, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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.
