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Trip from West Milford, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

55.6 mi

90 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

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

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Downtown West Milford, NJ, NJ

West Milford, NJ

James Kampeis

Downtown Woodbridge, NJ, NJ

Woodbridge, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

The drive from West Milford, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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, NJ 23, Union Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.20 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

27.8 miles from West Milford, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 55.6 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 23. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.8 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 25 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 21.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in near CR 513.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 55.6 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 7.5 miles (CR 513): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (ramp to GSP Southbound): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

7
7.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | CR 513

At end of road, turn left onto CR 513

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
17.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | NJ 23

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
29.5 mi into trip | ~37m in | ramp to GSP Southbound

Take the exit onto ramp to GSP Southbound toward GSP Toll South

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward GSP Toll South
8
52.8 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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
6
53 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 North: Newark

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 130A Toward US 1 North: Newark

Towns Along This Route

Between West Milford, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ, road signs point toward Clifton, Gsp Toll South and Trenton.

Clifton

24.1 mi in | ~31m

Gsp Toll South

29.5 mi in | ~37m | via ramp to GSP Southbound

Trenton

52.8 mi in | ~1h 10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 21.8 mi 30m
NJ 23 16.6 mi 19m
Union Valley Road 7.1 mi 10m
US 46 3.7 mi 4m
NJ 3 1.3 mi 1m
Garden State Parkway Southbound 1.3 mi 1m
US 1 1.1 mi 1m
CR 604 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 21.8 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

39 ft · 10 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Union Valley Road

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Union Valley Road
3

Keep slight right to continue on Union Valley Road

6.7 mi · 9 min · Union Valley Road
4

Take the ramp straight

180 ft · 5 sec
5

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 16 sec
6

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 22 sec
7

At the end of the road, turn left

0.1 mi · 28 sec
8

At the end of the road, turn left

10 mi · 12 min
9

Keep slight left

6.2 mi · 7 min
10

Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

299 ft · 7 sec · I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
11

Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 46 East: Clifton
12

Merge slight right

2.1 mi · 2 min
13

Continue straight

1.6 mi · 1 min
14

Turn slight left

1.3 mi · 1 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

0.3 mi · 36 sec · GSP Toll South
16

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

22 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway
17

Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

1.3 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
18

Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 1: Newark, Trenton
19

Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Newark

0.4 mi · 53 sec · US 1 North: Newark
20

Merge slight left

1.1 mi · 1 min
21

Take the exit slight right toward Green Street East

207 ft · 6 sec · Green Street East
22

Turn straight onto Quality Way

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Quality Way
23

Turn right onto Green Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Green Street
24

Take the exit slight left toward CR 604 East: Green Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · CR 604 East: Green Street
25

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 27.8 miles from West Milford, NJ, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.8 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 55.6 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 27.8 miles or 35m 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 2m

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 West Milford, 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 West Milford, NJ

This is one driving day of about 55.6 miles and 1h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Milford, 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 21.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.8 mi from West Milford, NJ · 35m into the drive

Downtown New York City, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

28 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 55.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from West Milford, 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

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 34.5
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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 26.9
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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 44.1
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...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 55.6
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour $10 near mile 7.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.20 one way

$18.40 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $10.07 $20.13
premium $4.92 $10.77 $21.55
diesel $5.64 $12.35 $24.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.7 0 $5.84 $2.67
Efficient EV 13.9 0 $4.87 $2.22
EV Truck/SUV 22.2 0 $7.78 $3.56

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (63% 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

West Milford, NJ

Morning in West Milford on Monday

Local time

6:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodbridge, NJ

Morning in Woodbridge on Monday

Local time

6:25 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

1h 16m 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 West Milford, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 23, Union Valley Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 miles from West Milford, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.20 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 18 significant decision points across 55.6 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 7.5 miles (CR 513): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (ramp to GSP Southbound): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between West Milford, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ, road signs point toward Clifton, Gsp Toll South and Trenton.

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