The drive from Woodbridge, NJ to Clayton, NJ covers 81.8 miles and takes about 1h 47m 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, Delsea Drive, Hurffville Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.56 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.
Midpoint
40.9 miles from Woodbridge, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 81.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 47m highway drive covering 81.8 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Delsea Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.8 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 21 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 61.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Delsea Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 514 / Main Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 514 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 514 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 514 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
4 mi into trip|~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
4.4 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
66.5 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
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 3
Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
8
66.9 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic City
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woodbridge, NJ and Clayton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Atlantic City.
Njtp South: Trenton
4.4 mi in|~9m
Njtp South: Camden
41.3 mi in|~51m|via NJTP
Wilmington
41.3 mi in|~51m|via NJTP
Atlantic City
66.9 mi in|~1h 21m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
61.8 mi
1h 11m
Delsea Drive
6.6 mi
10m
Hurffville Road
3.8 mi
6m
Main Street
2.4 mi
4m
North Delsea Drive
1.3 mi
1m
West Clements Bridge Road
1.1 mi
2m
Black Horse Pike
0.9 mi
2m
North Delsea South
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge, NJ and Clayton, NJ.
1
Start on CR 604
61 ft·5 sec·Green Street
2
Turn right onto NJ 35
0.3 mi·37 sec·Amboy Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 514
2.4 mi·4 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CR 514
0.7 mi·1 min·Woodbridge Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·34 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
37 mi·42 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
25 mi·29 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Exit 3Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City ExpresswayUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic CityUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto NJ 168
0.9 mi·2 min·Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto NJ 41
1.1 mi·2 min·West Clements Bridge Road
15
Continue on NJ 41; CR 544
256 ft·8 sec·Clements Bridge Road
16
Turn straight onto NJ 41
3.8 mi·6 min·Hurffville Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on NJ 47
6.6 mi·10 min·Delsea Drive
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on NJ 47
0.9 mi·1 min·North Delsea South
19
Continue on NJ 47
1.3 mi·1 min·North Delsea Drive
20
Turn left onto CR 610
58 ft·1 sec·East Academy Street
21
Arrive at destination
CR 610
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 40.9 miles from Woodbridge, NJ, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.9 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clayton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Woodbridge, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Woodbridge, NJ
This is one driving day of about 81.8 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Woodbridge, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 61.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.9 mi from Woodbridge, NJ
· 51m into the drive
The midpoint is around 40.9 miles from Woodbridge, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.8 miles.
Arriving in Clayton, NJ
The final approach into Clayton, 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.
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...
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...
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 5.6
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.56 one way
$27.12 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.85
$29.71
premium
$4.93
$15.86
$31.73
diesel
$5.61
$18.06
$36.12
Estimated Tolls: $8.65
New Jersey Turnpike
(61.8 mi)$8.65
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
$14
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 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
24.5
0
$8.59
$3.93
Efficient EV
20.5
0
$7.16
$3.27
EV Truck/SUV
32.7
0
$11.45
$5.24
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Woodbridge, NJ
Evening
in Woodbridge on Thursday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clayton, NJ
Evening
in Clayton on Thursday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
41 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 47m 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 Woodbridge, NJ to Clayton, NJ covers 81.8 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Delsea Drive, Hurffville 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 40.9 miles from Woodbridge, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.56 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 514 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Woodbridge, NJ and Clayton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Atlantic City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
