Origin
Swedesboro, NJ
Afternoon in Swedesboro on Friday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swedesboro, 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 24m
Distance
83.9 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swedesboro, NJ
David Kanigan
Woodbridge, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Swedesboro, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 83.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Swedesboro Road, NJTP Toll, NJ Turnpike North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 83.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m 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 24m drive with frequent turns across 83.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Swedesboro 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 Swedesboro, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Swedesboro, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Swedesboro Road | — | — |
| NJTP Toll | — | — |
| NJ Turnpike North | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| I 287 North | — | — |
| I 287 | — | — |
| Woodbridge | — | — |
| CR 514 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Swedesboro Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swedesboro, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ.
1
Start on Kings Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn right onto Swedesboro Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Swedesboro Road
3
Take the exit right toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
4
Keep slight left to continue on NJ Turnpike North, New York City
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ Turnpike North, New York City
5
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
36 mi
·
41 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
6
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
39 mi
·
44 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
8
Continue on I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing
10
Keep slight left to continue on Woodbridge
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Woodbridge
11
Turn slight right onto CR 514 East: Woodbridge
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
CR 514 East: Woodbridge
12
Turn slight right onto Woodbridge Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
13
Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto Amboy Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Amboy Avenue
15
Turn left onto Green Street
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
Green Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.9 mi from Swedesboro, NJ · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from Swedesboro, 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
$13.91 one way
$27.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.52 | $37.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Outerbridge Crossing
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
Nj Turnpike
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$16
Total
$30
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.75 | $5.37 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Woodbridge, NJ
Afternoon in Woodbridge on Friday
Local time
4:05 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
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 24m 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 Swedesboro, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 83.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Swedesboro Road, NJTP Toll, NJ Turnpike North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.9 miles from Swedesboro, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.91 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 Swedesboro, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Swedesboro, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Swedesboro, 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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