Origin
Woodbridge, NJ
Late night in Woodbridge on Friday
Local time
1:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Woodbridge, NJ to Spring Lake, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
49m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Spring Lake, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Woodbridge, NJ to Spring Lake, NJ covers 36.4 miles and takes about 49m 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 18, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 36.4 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.3 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 24 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 21.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 18. 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 Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 36.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 514 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 514 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 514 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward GSP: Garden State Parkway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward GSP: Garden State Parkway South
8
24 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls
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 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Bran...
7
24.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
7
31.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward NJ 33 East: Neptune
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 8A
Toward NJ 33 East: Neptune
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 Spring Lake, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp: Garden State Parkway South, Long Branch, Tinton Falls and Gsp South.
Gsp: Garden State Parkway South
2.4 mi in
|
~4m
Long Branch
24 mi in
|
~30m
Tinton Falls
24 mi in
|
~30m
Gsp South
24.9 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 21.3 mi | 24m |
| NJ 18 | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Sylvania Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 9 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| NJ 35 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Wayside Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 21.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge, NJ and Spring Lake, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 9
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GSP: Garden State Parkway South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto GSP
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto CR 38
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Wayside Road
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 18 South, NJ 36 East
14
Merge onto NJ 18
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 8A
Toward NJ 33 East: Neptune
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto NJ 33
313 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33
17
Take the exit
460 ft
·
14 sec
18
Continue on CR 17
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sylvania Avenue
19
Turn straight onto NJ 35
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 35
20
Turn left onto NJ 71
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
8th Avenue
21
Turn right onto CR 30
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Avenue
23
Turn right onto Jersey Avenue
57 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Jersey Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Woodbridge, NJ · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Woodbridge, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spring Lake, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Spring Lake, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.03 one way
$12.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.27
Garden State Parkway
(21.3 mi)
$1.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Spring Lake, NJ
Late night in Spring Lake on Friday
Local time
1:22 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
49m 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 Spring Lake, NJ covers 36.4 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, Main 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 18.2 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 $6.03 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 18 decision points packed into just 36.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 514 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Woodbridge, NJ and Spring Lake, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp: Garden State Parkway South, Long Branch, Tinton Falls and Gsp South.
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