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Trip from Ocean City, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

104.9 mi

169 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

32 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m

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

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Downtown Ocean City, NJ, NJ

Ocean City, NJ

Prathyusha Mettupalle

Downtown Woodbridge, NJ, NJ

Woodbridge, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

The drive from Ocean City, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 104.9 miles and takes about 2h 9m 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, US 9, East 9th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.36 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

52.5 miles from Ocean City, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 9m highway drive covering 104.9 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and US 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 97 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 18 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 97 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 27.4 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 104.9 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 27.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.4 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 101.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

6
27.4 mi into trip | ~35m 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
100.4 mi into trip | ~2h 1m 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
101.6 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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
101.9 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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
104.1 mi into trip | ~2h 7m 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 97 mi 1h 54m
US 9 1.7 mi 2m
East 9th Street 1.7 mi 3m
NJ 52 1.5 mi 2m
Laurel Drive 0.6 mi 1m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Amboy Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Green Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 97 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 9th Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · East 9th Street
2

Continue straight

1.5 mi · 2 min
3

Continue on Laurel Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Laurel Drive
4

Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll North

200 ft · 5 sec · GSP Toll North
5

Continue on GSP Toll North

0.3 mi · 44 sec · GSP Toll North
6

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

23 mi · 26 min · Garden State Parkway
7

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

50 mi · 58 min · Garden State Parkway
8

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 31 sec
9

Continue on Garden State Parkway

22 mi · 26 min · Garden State Parkway
10

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
11

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
12

Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

0.3 mi · 45 sec · US 9 North: Woodbridge
13

Merge slight left

1.7 mi · 2 min
14

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
15

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

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
16

Turn left onto Amboy Avenue

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Amboy Avenue
17

Turn left onto Green Street

62 ft · 2 sec · Green Street
18

Arrive at your destination

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 52.5 miles from Ocean City, NJ, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.5 miles or 1h 4m 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 44m

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 Ocean City, 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 Ocean City, NJ

This is one driving day of about 104.9 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ocean City, 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 97 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.5 mi from Ocean City, NJ · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.5 miles from Ocean City, 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 97 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

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 104.9
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

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...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 86.8
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

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...

19 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 104.9
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

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...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 104.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.36 one way

$34.72 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $18.99 $37.99
premium $4.92 $20.33 $40.65
diesel $5.64 $23.31 $46.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

32 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Stafford Township, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Somers Point, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

JR's Fresh Market - Tesla Supercharger

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Barnegat, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Toms River, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Brick Township, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 16 Tesla: 8 EV Connect: 3 EVIUM: 1 CHARGEUP: 1 Blink Network: 1 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.5 0 $11.01 $5.04
Efficient EV 26.2 0 $9.18 $4.20
EV Truck/SUV 42 0 $14.69 $6.71

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Ocean City, NJ

Late night in Ocean City on Monday

Local time

5:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodbridge, NJ

Late night in Woodbridge on Monday

Local time

5:04 AM

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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 9m 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 Ocean City, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 104.9 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, US 9, East 9th 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 52.5 miles from Ocean City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.36 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 104.9 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 27.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.4 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 101.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Ocean City, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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