Origin
Woodbridge, NJ
Evening in Woodbridge on Friday
Local time
5:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbridge, NJ to Monroe, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbridge, NJ
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Monroe, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Woodbridge, NJ to Monroe, NJ covers 26.6 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 24, Garden State Parkway, Saint Georges Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on NJ 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 26.6 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 24 and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.1 miles on NJ 24.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 24 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue
Turn left onto NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP Toll North
7
12 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 78 West: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142B
Toward I 78 West: Springfield
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
7
25.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward CR 511 North: Whippany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward CR 511 North: Whippany
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 Monroe, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North and Morristown.
Gsp Toll North
6.7 mi in
|
~13m
Morristown
16.4 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 24 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Garden State Parkway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Saint Georges Avenue | 4.7 mi | 10m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Stiles Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Amboy Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Stiles Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 24
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge, NJ and Monroe, NJ.
1
Start on CR 604
61 ft
·
10 sec
·
Green Street
2
Turn left onto NJ 35
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Amboy Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on NJ 35
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Saint Georges Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 615
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Stiles Street
5
Turn right onto CR 615
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Stiles Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on CR 615
367 ft
·
9 sec
·
Centennial Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto GSP
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142B
Toward I 78 West: Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 78
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 48
Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
12
Continue on NJ 24
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 1B
Toward CR 511 North: Whippany
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto CR 511
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Whippany Road
15
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Cedar Knolls Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.30
Garden State Parkway
(5.1 mi)
$0.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Monroe, NJ
Evening in Monroe on Friday
Local time
5:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
23 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
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 Woodbridge, NJ to Monroe, NJ covers 26.6 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 24, Garden State Parkway, Saint Georges Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 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 $4.41 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Woodbridge, NJ and Monroe, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North and Morristown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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