This 71.5-mile drive from Pine Hill, NJ, to Woodbridge, NJ, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes. Primarily using the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295, this route offers a straightforward journey through New Jersey. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, it's an economical option for getting between these two points. The drive is mostly highway-focused, making it a practical choice for efficient travel within the Northeast region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this relatively short distance.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.8 miles from Pine Hill, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
53.1 mi
1h 1m
I 295
4.1 mi
4m
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
3.1 mi
5m
Main Street
2.4 mi
4m
Gibbsboro Road
1.8 mi
3m
Erial Road
1.4 mi
3m
Clementon Road West
1.1 mi
2m
Woodbridge Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 53.1 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Hill, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ.
1
Start on CR 703
53 ft·3 sec·Clementon-Erial Road
2
Continue on CR 703
1.4 mi·3 min·Erial Road
3
Continue on CR 703
1.8 mi·3 min·Gibbsboro Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CR 686
1.1 mi·2 min·Clementon Road West
5
Turn left onto CR 561
0.5 mi·45 sec·Lakeview Drive North
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CR 561
3.1 mi·5 min·Haddonfield-Berlin Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CR 561
0.1 mi·11 sec·Berlin Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 295 North
9
Merge onto I 295
4.1 mi·4 min·I 295
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 36AToward NJ 73 South: BerlinUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 73
0.2 mi·18 sec·NJ 73
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP North: New YorkUse the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi·16 min·New Jersey Turnpike
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
39 mi·44 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 10Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth AmboyUse the slight right lane.
17
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·19 sec·this road
Exit 10Toward I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
18
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 CrossingUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward WoodbridgeUse the slight left lane.
20
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward CR 514 East: WoodbridgeUse the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn slight right onto CR 514
0.6 mi·1 min·Woodbridge Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on CR 514
2.4 mi·4 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn left onto NJ 35
0.3 mi·39 sec·Amboy Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto CR 604
61 ft·2 sec·Green Street
25
Arrive at destination
CR 604
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just over 1.5 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving early in the morning can help you avoid potential traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike, especially as you approach the Woodbridge area. With no designated stops in the data, consider planning your own brief break if needed, perhaps at one of the service areas along the Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel; the $12 estimate is helpful, but it's always wise to be aware of your gauge, particularly on longer highway stretches like the 53.1-mile segment.
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 35.8 miles from Pine Hill, NJ, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.1 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 16 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.8 miles or 49m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodbridge, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pine Hill, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pine Hill, NJ
This is one driving day of about 71.5 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Pine Hill, 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 53.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 12.3 and 67.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
12.3 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
7
13.4 mi into trip|~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
67.1 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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
67.5 mi into trip|~1h 26m 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
67.8 mi into trip|~1h 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
$11.85 one way
$23.71 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.98
$25.97
premium
$4.93
$13.87
$27.73
diesel
$5.61
$15.79
$31.57
Estimated Tolls: $7.44
New Jersey Turnpike
(53.1 mi)$7.44
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
$12
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.5
0
$7.51
$3.43
Efficient EV
17.9
0
$6.26
$2.86
EV Truck/SUV
28.6
0
$10.01
$4.58
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Pine Hill, NJ
Late night
in Pine Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Woodbridge, NJ
Late night
in Woodbridge on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
36 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m 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.
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
$10
near mile 71.5
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...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 71.5
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 66.6
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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 71.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect an 80% highway-focused experience on this route. The majority of your time will be spent on the New Jersey Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 53.1 miles. This segment offers a consistent, high-speed driving environment. While Haddonfield-Berlin Road will introduce some local road character, the overall profile leans heavily towards interstate travel, so be prepared for a predominantly highway drive.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.1 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.1 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.
Between Pine Hill, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Perth Amboy, Cr 514 East and Outerbridge Crossing.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
12.9 mi in|~21m
Njtp North: New York
13.4 mi in|~22m
Perth Amboy
67.1 mi in|~1h 25m
Cr 514 East
67.5 mi in|~1h 26m
Outerbridge Crossing
67.5 mi in|~1h 26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 71.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.44 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 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
