Trip from Hanover, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ

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Drive Time

45m

Distance

28.2 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 42m ★

6 AM

0h 45m

8 AM

0h 53m

10 AM

0h 48m

12 PM

0h 47m

3 PM

0h 48m

5 PM

0h 53m

8 PM

0h 43m

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

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Hanover, NJ

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Woodbridge, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hanover, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 28.2 miles and takes about 45m 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, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, John F. Kennedy Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.96 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

14.1 miles from Hanover, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 45m highway drive covering 28.2 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.6 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 28 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 10.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 28.2 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 7.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp toward NJ 24 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward NJ 24 East

8.6 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City...

9 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 78 East Local: Newark

12.6 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward GSP: G.S. Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 52 Toward GSP: G.S. Parkway

25.4 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

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 130B-A Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hanover, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ, road signs point toward New York City, Newark, Gsp South and Trenton.

New York City

8.6 mi in | ~16m

Newark

8.6 mi in | ~16m

Gsp South

12.9 mi in | ~21m

Trenton

25.4 mi in | ~39m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	10.6 mi	14m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway	3.4 mi	3m
John F. Kennedy Parkway	1.8 mi	2m
CR 508	1.7 mi	3m
White Oak Ridge Road	1.5 mi	3m
NJ 10	1.4 mi	2m
Garden State Parkway Southbound	1.3 mi	1m
NJ 24	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 10.6 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NJ 10

1.4 mi · 2 min · NJ 10

Enter roundabout onto NJ 10

338 ft · 10 sec · West Mount Pleasant Avenue

Continue on NJ 10

24 ft · 0 sec · West Mount Pleasant Avenue

Turn slight right onto CR 508

1.7 mi · 3 min · CR 508

Turn right onto CR 649

0.2 mi · 31 sec · South Livingston Avenue

Continue on CR 649

1.8 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Parkway

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 35 sec

Turn left onto CR 606

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Parsonage Hill Road

Turn right onto CR 608

1.5 mi · 3 min · White Oak Ridge Road

Continue on CR 608

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Hobart Gap Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto NJ 124

144 ft · 2 sec · South Service Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward NJ 24 East Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto NJ 24

1.1 mi · 1 min · NJ 24

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Toward I 78 East Local: Newark Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 78

3.4 mi · 3 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Exit 52 Toward GSP: G.S. Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward GSP South

Merge onto GSP

11 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Garden State Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 130B-A Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Exit 130A Toward US 1 North: Newark

Merge onto US 1

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 1

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

205 ft · 5 sec

Toward Green Street East Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto Quality Way

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Quality Way

Turn right onto CR 604

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Green Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit onto CR 604

0.6 mi · 1 min · CR 604

Toward CR 604 East: Green Street Use the left lane.

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 14.1 miles from Hanover, NJ, or about 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.6 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 28.2 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 14.1 miles or 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodbridge, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hanover, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Hanover, NJ

This is one driving day of about 28.2 miles and 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hanover, 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 Garden State Parkway for about 10.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.1 mi from Hanover, NJ · 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

14 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.1 miles from Hanover, 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.

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 near mile 2.9

Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed

View on nps.gov

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 1.9

View on nps.gov

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 28.2

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.96 one way

$9.91 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$5.43	$10.86
premium	$4.93	$5.80	$11.60
diesel	$5.61	$6.60	$13.20

Estimated Tolls: $0.72

Garden State Parkway (11.9 mi) $0.72

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.5	$2.96	$1.35
Efficient EV	7.1	$2.47	$1.13
EV Truck/SUV	11.3	$3.95	$1.80

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Hanover, NJ

Evening in Hanover on Tuesday

Local time

8:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodbridge, NJ

Evening in Woodbridge on Tuesday

Local time

8:18 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

1 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

45m 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 Hanover, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 28.2 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, John F. Kennedy Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Hanover, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.68 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.

Between Hanover, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ, road signs point toward New York City, Newark, Gsp South and Trenton.

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Trip from Hanover, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Woodbridge, NJ

National Parks Near This Route

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Gateway National Recreation Area

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hanover, NJ

Woodbridge, NJ

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

45m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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