Origin
Pennington, NJ
Late night in Pennington on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pennington, 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
57m
Distance
38 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennington, NJ
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Woodbridge, NJ
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Trip Overview
Pennington, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is 38 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Brunswick Pike/US 1/I-295, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, relatively short drive that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect a mix of local roads and highway travel as you make your way to Woodbridge. Plan for a drive that doesn't require an overnight stay, making it ideal for a quick errand or a short leg of a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Pike | 17.1 mi | 24m |
| US 1 | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| I 295 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Pennington Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| CR 604 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Green Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Quality Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brunswick Pike
— 17.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennington, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ.
1
Start on this road
124 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto East Delaware Avenue
165 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Delaware Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 640
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on CR 640
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennington Road
5
Enter roundabout onto NJ 31
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pennington Road
6
Continue on NJ 31
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pennington Road
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 295 South: Princeton
8
Merge onto I 295
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 67
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 1
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
504 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 1
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
366 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
16
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
17
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 1
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
205 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Green Street East
Use the right lane.
21
Turn straight onto Quality Way
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Quality Way
22
Turn right onto CR 604
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Green Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Take the exit onto CR 604
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 604
Toward CR 604 East: Green Street
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
CR 604
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Pennington, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Delaware Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East Delaware Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
9
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
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 67
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
7
25.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|New...
7
25.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.30 one way
$12.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 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 | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
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
Woodbridge, NJ
Late night in Woodbridge on Sunday
Local time
12:25 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
10 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
57m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 43% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Brunswick Pike and US 1 before transitioning to I-295. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 17.1 miles on Brunswick Pike, so be prepared for some continuous driving on this section. The road character shifts from more local, potentially slower-paced driving on the initial parts to the faster speeds of the interstate. This blend means you'll experience different driving conditions, requiring you to adjust your pace accordingly.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.1 mi on Brunswick Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Delaware Avenue.
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 16 decision points packed into just 38 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Delaware Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
209 ft
33 ft
Total Climb
204 ft
Total Descent
379 ft
Highest Point
209 ft
Elevation Range
175 ft
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 Pennington, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton, Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark and New Brunswick.
Trenton
7.7 mi in
|
~12m
Newark|Newark
25.7 mi in
|
~38m
|
via US 1
Camden
25.7 mi in
|
~38m
|
via US 1
New Brunswick|Newark
25.7 mi in
|
~38m
|
via US 1
New Brunswick
25.7 mi in
|
~38m
|
via US 1
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 38 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on Brunswick Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (East Delaware Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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