Origin
Chesilhurst, NJ
Afternoon in Chesilhurst on Monday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesilhurst, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
74.2 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbridge, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
The drive from Chesilhurst, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 74.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 73, Fredrick Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.28 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37.1 miles from Chesilhurst, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 34m highway drive covering 74.2 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 73. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 53.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 73. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 74.2 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 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
15.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward NJTP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJTP
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
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 10
Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Per...
9
70.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North:...
8
70.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Woodbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Woodbridge
Towns Along This Route
Between Chesilhurst, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Njtp North: New York, Perth Amboy, Cr 514 East and Outerbridge Crossing.
Njtp
15.8 mi in
|
~22m
Njtp North: New York
16.1 mi in
|
~22m
Perth Amboy
69.8 mi in
|
~1h 25m
Cr 514 East
70.2 mi in
|
~1h 26m
Outerbridge Crossing
70.2 mi in
|
~1h 26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 53.1 mi | 1h 1m |
| NJ 73 | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Fredrick Street | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North State Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Tom Wells Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Center Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 53.1 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesilhurst, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ.
1
Start on CR 680
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Avenue
2
Continue on CR 680
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Tom Wells Road
3
Turn right onto NJ 73; CR 561
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Highway
4
Continue on NJ 73
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Fredrick Street
5
Continue on NJ 73
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
NJ 73
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on NJ 73
198 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 73
Use the right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward NJTP
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
39 mi
·
44 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 10
Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
this road
Exit 10
Toward I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Woodbridge
Use the slight left lane.
15
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward CR 514 East: Woodbridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn slight right onto CR 514
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on CR 514
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto NJ 35
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Amboy Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto CR 604
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
Green Street
20
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 37.1 miles from Chesilhurst, NJ, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.1 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 74.2 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.1 miles or 47m 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 17m
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 Chesilhurst, 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 Chesilhurst, NJ
This is one driving day of about 74.2 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chesilhurst, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 53.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.1 mi from Chesilhurst, NJ · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 74.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.1 miles from Chesilhurst, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.28 one way
$24.56 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.43 | $26.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.48 | $32.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.44
New Jersey Turnpike
(53.1 mi)
$7.44
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
$12
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.79 | $3.56 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.39 | $4.75 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Woodbridge, NJ
Afternoon in Woodbridge on Monday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m 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 Chesilhurst, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 74.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 73, Fredrick Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.1 miles from Chesilhurst, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.28 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 13 significant decision points across 74.2 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 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Chesilhurst, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Njtp North: New York, Perth Amboy, Cr 514 East and Outerbridge Crossing.
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