How far is Allendale, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Allendale, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.78 mi
00h 51m
Flight
34.41 mi
55.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.41 mi
Kilometers
55.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.78 mi
Kilometers
70.46 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Fri, Nov 6, 10:20 PM EST
Return by in Allendale
Fri, Nov 6, 11:12 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allendale
2026-11-06T21:28
Arrive Woodbridge
Fri, Nov 6, 10:20 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allendale
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lyndhurst
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Allendale
20.2 mi
00h 25m
To Woodbridge
23.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allendale and Woodbridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allendale and Woodbridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Franklin Turnpike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hollywood Avenue

    2586 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Hollywood Avenue

    1010 ft · 33 sec · Hollywood Avenue

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points

    2485 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Garfield

    1654 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35: Rahway, The Amboys

    821 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue

    2802 ft · 1 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Amboy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allendale and Woodbridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 46 West
20.3 mi · 46%
Carlton Street
6.52 mi · 15%
Hollywood Avenue
5.13 mi · 12%
Garden State Parkway
3.82 mi · 9%
Franklin Turnpike
2.87 mi · 7%
Amboy Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 46 West

Keep slight left

14.3 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndhurst
00h 25m from Allendale
Leave By
4:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Allendale and Rain near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allendale to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Allendale and 23.6 miles from Woodbridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Allendale and Rain near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lyndhurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyndhurst.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allendale and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 34.41 mi (55.38 km).

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#1 Allendale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population6,701
Coordinates41.0414900, -74.1290300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Turnpike (-74.12901, 41.041492)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.85 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.70
3.1 gal · 11.7 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $6.35 $12.70
Mid-grade $4.72 $7.32 $14.64
Premium $5.04 $7.81 $15.62
Diesel $6.33 $9.82 $19.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Allendale and Woodbridge. The current time is 21:28:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.