Trip from Woodbury Heights, NJ to Newark, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

89.8 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 47m ★

6 AM

1h 56m

8 AM

2h 13m

10 AM

2h 2m

12 PM

2h 0m

3 PM

2h 3m

5 PM

2h 12m

8 PM

1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Woodbury Heights, NJ

Ollie Craig

Trip Overview

This 89.8-mile drive from Woodbury Heights, NJ, to Newark, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. You'll be spending most of your time on major highways, with 92% of the journey on roads like the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $15, making it a budget-friendly option. Given its straightforward highway focus and manageable duration, this route is best tackled as a single-day excursion. It's a direct path within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New Jersey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.9 miles from Woodbury Heights, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	66.5 mi	1h 17m
I 295	11.7 mi	14m
NJ 21	1.9 mi	3m
US 1	1.7 mi	2m
South Broad Street	1.1 mi	3m
NJ 81	0.7 mi	1m
Broadway	0.7 mi	1m
Mulberry Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 66.5 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury Heights, NJ and Newark, NJ.

Start on 4th Street

180 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street

Turn right onto Elm Avenue

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Elm Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto CR 553

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Woodbury-Glassboro Road

Enter roundabout onto CR 650

275 ft · 4 sec · South Evergreen Avenue

Continue on CR 650

443 ft · 7 sec · South Evergreen Avenue

Turn right onto CR 649

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Barber Avenue

Turn right onto NJ 45; CR 551

1.1 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Edith Avenue

236 ft · 9 sec · Edith Avenue

Turn left onto Washington Avenue

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

Continue on CR 551

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Broadway

At end of road, turn left onto CR 551

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Broadway

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge

Merge onto I 295

12 mi · 14 min · I 295

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 36A Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto NJ 73

0.2 mi · 18 sec · NJ 73

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJTP North: New York Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto NJTP

15 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

52 mi · 1 hr · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 13A Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto NJ 81

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 44 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 1; US 9

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 9

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21

1.9 mi · 3 min · NJ 21

Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Chestnut Street

229 ft · 7 sec · Chestnut Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mulberry Street

Turn left onto CR 510

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Market Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

CR 510

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 55-minute drive, starting early can help you avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Newark area. With no recommended stops, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed, perhaps at one of the many service areas along the New Jersey Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch is 66.5 miles, and plan your refueling accordingly. The $15 fuel cost suggests it's an economical trip, so focus on smooth driving and enjoying the direct route.

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 44.9 miles from Woodbury Heights, NJ, or about 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 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 20 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.9 miles or 58m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newark, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Woodbury Heights, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Woodbury Heights, NJ

This is one driving day of about 89.8 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Woodbury Heights, 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 66.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

45 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

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Windsor, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.9 miles from Woodbury Heights, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

First break · 17min in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+18562160090

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabeth, New Jersey

1.6 mi

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

2 mi

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+18562160090

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $40

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+18564897373

Visit website

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:45 pm

+18568881578

Visit website

Cucina Carini

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18564391941

Visit website

Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Deptford, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568458835

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Kearny, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 15.6 and 87.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

15.6 mi into trip | ~23m 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

16.7 mi into trip | ~25m 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

31.8 mi into trip | ~43m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

83.7 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Take the exit toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

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 13A Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

87.1 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | NJ 21

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.89 one way

$29.78 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$16.31	$32.61
premium	$4.93	$17.42	$34.83
diesel	$5.61	$19.83	$39.65

Estimated Tolls: $9.30

New Jersey Turnpike (66.5 mi) $9.30

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

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.9	$9.43	$4.31
Efficient EV	22.5	$7.86	$3.59
EV Truck/SUV	35.9	$12.57	$5.75

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (65% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Woodbury Heights, NJ

Morning in Woodbury Heights on Tuesday

Local time

8:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newark, NJ

Morning in Newark on Tuesday

Local time

8:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

E 2 to 9 mph 31% chance Live forecast

63°F

Bristol, PA

45 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

8 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 55m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 near mile 89.8

Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed

View on nps.gov

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 89.8

View on nps.gov

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 83.6

View on nps.gov

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 ~47 min detour Free near mile 86.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 89.8-mile trip. With 92% of the drive on highways, including significant stretches on the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295, it's a route built for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 66.5 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While NJ 21 offers a slight change of pace, the overall character leans towards a steady, highway-driven journey.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 66.5 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 15.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.8 miles you will encounter 22 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 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Woodbury Heights, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Newark Airport and Elizabeth Seaport.

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

16.2 mi in | ~24m

Njtp North: New York

16.7 mi in | ~25m

Newark Airport

83.7 mi in | ~1h 44m

Elizabeth Seaport

83.7 mi in | ~1h 44m

About the Cities

Arriving in Newark, NJ

Full guide →

Newark is New Jersey's largest city and second largest in Metro New York. Although one of the great historic cities of the Northeast and the most culture-rich city in the state, Newark is often overlooked in favor of Goliath-like Manhattan and towns along the Hudson River, such as Jersey City and Hoboken. While no longer the industrial powerhouse it once was, Newark remains one of America's major shipping, rail, and air hubs. Public transportation is abundant, making it easy to get to, from, and around the city. Newark has been economically disadvantaged for some time, and suffers from a bad reputation, often informed by negative stereotyping. Thanks in large part to a nationally high-profile mayor (Cory Booker, now a U.S.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 89.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 66.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.30 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 Newark, 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.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (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 Newark, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Woodbury Heights, NJ to Newark, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

Valenca Restaurant

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

Toscana

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

Cucina Carini

Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Military Park

Independence Park

Barclay Farmstead Museum

Haddon Lake Park

The Great Escape Room Challenge

Bury the Hatchet

Jake's Place Playground

Bellmawr Lake

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Woodbury Heights, NJ

Newark, NJ

Same local time

8 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 55m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Gateway National Recreation Area

Morristown National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Newark, NJ

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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