How far is Allentown, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Allentown, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.17 mi
00h 41m
Flight
30.59 mi
49.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.59 mi
Kilometers
49.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.17 mi
Kilometers
59.82 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 11:58 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Wed, Sep 23, 12:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-09-23T11:16
Arrive Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 11:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Allentown
16.5 mi
00h 20m
To Woodbridge
20.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maiden Lane

    6 m · 1 sec · Maiden Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waker Street

    45 m · 9 sec · Waker Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old York Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Old York Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    20 mi · 23 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

    679 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Woodbridge

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto CR 514 East: Woodbridge

    990 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Woodbridge Avenue

    2988 ft · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Amboy Avenue

    1548 ft · 39 sec · Amboy Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
20 mi · 54%
Old York Road
5.83 mi · 16%
Main Street
2.41 mi · 6%
South Main Street
0.94 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.88 mi · 2%
I 287 North
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

20 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
00h 20m from Allentown
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Allentown and Partly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Allentown and 20.7 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.79 one way or $11.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Allentown and Partly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Helmetta

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Helmetta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 30.59 mi (49.23 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

Borough of New Jersey

Population1,761
Coordinates40.1778900, -74.5834900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Maiden Lane (-74.583489, 40.177888)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $5.79
Round trip
$11.58
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $5.79 $11.58
Mid-grade $4.97 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $5.26 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $6.47 $8.47 $16.94

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Woodbridge. The current time is 11:16:59.

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.