Woodstown, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is 107.4 miles and takes about 2h 13m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within New Jersey, a familiar stretch for many Northeast travelers. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, making it a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Given its relatively short duration and manageable fuel cost, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.7 miles from Woodstown, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 107.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways. The majority of your travel will be on the New Jersey Turnpike, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 92.6 miles. This means you'll be on high-speed, multi-lane roads for most of your journey. While the drive is efficient, the character remains consistently that of a major interstate corridor.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 92.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and North J Route45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 107.4 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 9.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 104 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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9.7 mi into trip|~15m in
Turn left toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
8
104 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15E
Toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newa...
8
104.4 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jers...
7
104.5 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jers...
7
106.2 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woodstown, NJ and Jersey City, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Nj Turnpike North and New York City.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
9.7 mi in|~15m
Nj Turnpike North
9.9 mi in|~16m
New York City
9.9 mi in|~16m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
92.6 mi
1h 48m
North J Route45
4 mi
5m
Tomlin Station Road
3.8 mi
6m
Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi
2m
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.1 mi
1m
North Main Street
1 mi
1m
Swedesboro Road
0.9 mi
1m
US 1 Truck
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 92.6 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodstown, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on US 40; NJ 45
41 ft·7 sec·West Avenue
2
Continue on US 40; NJ 45
109 ft·4 sec·West Avenue
3
Turn left onto NJ 45
0.2 mi·19 sec·North Main Street
4
Continue on NJ 45
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
5
Continue on NJ 45
4.0 mi·5 min·North J Route45
6
Turn left onto CR 607
3.8 mi·6 min·Tomlin Station Road
7
Turn left onto US 322; CR 536
0.9 mi·1 min·Swedesboro Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey TurnpikeUse the left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ Turnpike North, New York City
10
Merge onto NJTP
36 mi·41 min·New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
1.1 mi·1 min·New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
Exit 15EToward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
322 ft·7 sec
Toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
16
Merge onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
1.5 mi·2 min·Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
0.7 mi·1 min·US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck NorthUse the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi·51 sec·Duncan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Olean Avenue
316 ft·13 sec·Olean Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Olean Avenue
Trip Plan
With a drive time under 2.5 hours, this trip offers flexibility. You can leave anytime and still comfortably reach your destination within daylight hours. Since the longest stretch is on the New Jersey Turnpike, plan for potential traffic, especially as you approach Jersey City. For fuel, the estimated cost is $18, so ensure you have a full tank before departing or factor in a quick stop at one of the many service areas along the Turnpike. Given the direct nature of the route, dedicated stops aren't essential, but rest breaks are always recommended for safety.
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 53.7 miles from Woodstown, NJ, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.6 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 24 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.7 miles or 1h 7m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jersey City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Woodstown, 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 Woodstown, NJ
This is one driving day of about 107.4 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Woodstown, 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 92.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.7 mi from Woodstown, NJ
· 1h 7m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$10
near mile 103.7
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...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 107.4
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...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 103.7
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 96.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.81 one way
$35.61 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$19.50
$39.00
premium
$4.93
$20.83
$41.66
diesel
$5.61
$23.71
$47.43
Estimated Tolls: $13.11
New Jersey Turnpike
(93.7 mi)$13.11
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
$18
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
119 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Tesla
1 DCFC
Greenspot Charging Station
Trenton, New Jersey
Other
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Kearny, New Jersey
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Hoboken, New Jersey
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Union City, New Jersey
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Kearny, New Jersey
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Cranbury, NJ
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 65
Other: 24
Tesla: 11
Blink: 7
Electrify America: 4
EVgo: 4
Tesla Destination: 3
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.2
0
$11.28
$5.16
Efficient EV
26.9
0
$9.40
$4.30
EV Truck/SUV
43
0
$15.04
$6.87
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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 15, 2026
Origin
Woodstown, NJ
Morning
in Woodstown on Saturday
Local time
7:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jersey City, NJ
Morning
in Jersey City on Saturday
Local time
7:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
54 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
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
2h 13m 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 Woodstown, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 107.4 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, North J Route45, Tomlin Station 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 53.7 miles from Woodstown, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.81 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 16 significant decision points across 107.4 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 9.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 104 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Woodstown, NJ and Jersey City, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Nj Turnpike North and New York City.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
