Origin
Cranbury, NJ
Late night in Cranbury on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cranbury, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cranbury, NJ
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Woodbridge, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Cranbury and Woodbridge, this 24.9-mile connection is a straightforward way to navigate the Northeast. Expect to spend about 30 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stays. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $4, the logistics remain simple and budget-friendly. Because you are traveling entirely within New Jersey, you will notice a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. This route is best suited for those who prefer navigating local roads rather than dealing with major highway congestion. It serves as a practical, no-fuss option for getting between these two points efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 13.8 mi | 15m |
| Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South River Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cranbury-South River Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Amboy Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Plainsboro Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 130 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 13.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranbury, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ.
1
Start on CR 535
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Plainsboro Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 535
236 ft
·
6 sec
·
Maplewood Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 535
287 ft
·
9 sec
·
Half Acre Road
4
Turn left onto US 130; CR 535
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 130; CR 535
5
Turn slight right onto CR 535
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South River Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CR 535
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Cranbury-South River Road
7
Turn right onto NJ 32
158 ft
·
2 sec
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
12
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.
13
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
this road
Exit 10
Toward I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
14
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.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Woodbridge
Use the slight left lane.
16
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward CR 514 East: Woodbridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn slight right onto CR 514
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on CR 514
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto NJ 35
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Amboy Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto CR 604
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
Green Street
21
Arrive at destination
CR 604
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
18.2 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
18.6 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
18.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Woodbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Woodbridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.93
New Jersey Turnpike
(13.8 mi)
$1.93
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$2
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Woodbridge, NJ
Late night in Woodbridge on Sunday
Local time
12:27 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
25 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
33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this journey is defined by a turn-heavy local profile. You will navigate via Maplewood Avenue, Half Acre Road, and South River Road, which keeps the drive engaging rather than repetitive. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for constant maneuvering through local intersections and turns rather than long, open stretches. The nature of these roads means you will need to stay focused on the changing environment as you move through the local landscape. It is a technical drive that demands your full attention, providing a very different experience than a high-speed highway commute.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 17 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cranbury, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll, Njtp North: New York City, Perth Amboy, Cr 514 East, Outerbridge Crossing and Cr 514 East: Woodbridge.
Njtp Toll
2.9 mi in
|
~5m
Njtp North: New York City
3.5 mi in
|
~6m
Perth Amboy
18.2 mi in
|
~24m
Cr 514 East
18.6 mi in
|
~25m
Outerbridge Crossing
18.6 mi in
|
~25m
Cr 514 East: Woodbridge
19.2 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.93 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Woodbridge, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodbridge, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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