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Trip from Winslow, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

79.4 mi

128 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

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

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Downtown Woodbridge, NJ, NJ

Woodbridge, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

The drive from Winslow, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 79.4 miles and takes about 1h 40m 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 $13.14 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

39.7 miles from Winslow, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 79.4 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 24 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 21.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 79.4 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 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

7
21.1 mi into trip | ~28m 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
21.3 mi into trip | ~29m 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
75 mi into trip | ~1h 31m 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
75.4 mi into trip | ~1h 32m 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
75.7 mi into trip | ~1h 33m 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 Winslow, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Njtp North: New York, Perth Amboy, Cr 514 East and Outerbridge Crossing.

Njtp

21.1 mi in | ~28m

Njtp North: New York

21.3 mi in | ~29m

Perth Amboy

75 mi in | ~1h 31m

Cr 514 East

75.4 mi in | ~1h 32m

Outerbridge Crossing

75.4 mi in | ~1h 32m

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
North State Highway 3.3 mi 3m
Mays Landing Road 3.1 mi 3m
Main Street 2.4 mi 4m
New Cedarbrook Road 0.9 mi 1m
East Winslow Williamstown Road 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 53.1 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 725

19 ft · 5 sec · Hall Street
2

Turn left onto CR 726

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Hay Road
3

Turn left onto CR 723

484 ft · 9 sec · Fleming Pike
4

Continue on CR 723

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Winslow Williamstown Road
5

Turn right onto NJ 73; CR 561 Spur

3.1 mi · 3 min · Mays Landing Road
6

Continue on NJ 73; CR 561

0.9 mi · 1 min · New Cedarbrook Road
7

Continue on NJ 73; CR 561

3.3 mi · 3 min · North State Highway
8

Continue on NJ 73

3.5 mi · 4 min · Fredrick Street
9

Continue on NJ 73

8.9 mi · 12 min · NJ 73
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on NJ 73

198 ft · 3 sec · NJ 73
Use the right lane.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward NJTP Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Merge onto NJTP

15 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike
14

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

39 mi · 44 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

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.
16

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · this road
Exit 10 Toward I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
17

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.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward Woodbridge Use the slight left lane.
19

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward CR 514 East: Woodbridge Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Turn slight right onto CR 514

0.6 mi · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21

Continue on CR 514

2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
22

Turn left onto NJ 35

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Amboy Avenue
Use the left lane.
23

Turn left onto CR 604

61 ft · 2 sec · Green Street
24

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 39.7 miles from Winslow, NJ, or about 51m 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 79.4 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.7 miles or 51m 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 23m

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 Winslow, 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 Winslow, NJ

This is one driving day of about 79.4 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Winslow, 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 39.7 mi from Winslow, NJ · 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

40 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 79.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Winslow, 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...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour $10 near mile 79.4
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...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 79.4
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 ~48 min detour Free near mile 73.9
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 79.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.14 one way

$26.28 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $14.38 $28.75
premium $4.92 $15.39 $30.77
diesel $5.64 $17.64 $35.28

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

$13

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.8 0 $8.34 $3.81
Efficient EV 19.9 0 $6.95 $3.18
EV Truck/SUV 31.8 0 $11.12 $5.08

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Winslow, NJ

Morning in Winslow on Monday

Local time

8:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodbridge, NJ

Morning in Woodbridge on Monday

Local time

8:56 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

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 40m 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 Winslow, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 79.4 miles and takes about 1h 40m 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 39.7 miles from Winslow, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.14 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 15 significant decision points across 79.4 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 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Winslow, 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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