From a locational and transportation perspective, the Borough is well situated with easy access to the Garden State Parkway. This proximity to the Garden State Parkway as well as Route 9 makes Woodbine a short drive from such southern New Jersey resorts as Ocean City, Cape May, Wildwood, and Atlantic City as well as State Highway Routes 49 and 47, which provide access to Philadelphia, Wilmington, and the entire Northeast corridor.

Furthermore, its location in southern New Jersey is convenient because it is within a three hour drive of New York and a 70 minute drive from Philadelphia. The Borough is not over-developed as are some of the nearby shore communities and the area still retains the abundant natural and wildlife resources that have allowed it to develop into a unique community that some consider the Gateway to the Pinelands. Others call it the Gateway to the Shore—all dependent upon one's perspective!

 
Belleplain State Forest
The Borough of Woodbine is located in part in Belleplain State Forest, one of the region's most important assets. It connects to the Borough via Route 550. The bike path that exists along DeHirsch Avenue (Route 550) connects to the State Forest via Washington Avenue (through the Woodbine Town Center). The State Forest serves as the western-most node in the development of Woodbine as a destination for outdoor/ recreational purposes. Some of the activities that take place within the State Park, such as fishing, hunting, and boating are economic engines for growth within Woodbine via services catering to this outdoor population's needs.

Adjacent to the State Forest are a number of equestrian farms which provide training, boarding, and equestrian shows and are able to take advantage of an extensive trail system for horseback riding and hiking.